Minoxidil: What Is Minoxidil
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What is minoxidil?
Minoxidil is a vasodilator that relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Minoxidil is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is usually given together with two other medications including a diuretic (water pill).
Minoxidil may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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