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Mild ankle swelling seems to be caused by oral minoxidil
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@celia16 To be sure I understand, you don't add salt to food but also don't avoid food which contains substantial sodium in its natural form?
I'm planning to start a very gradual reduction in the dose by taking half a 2.5 mg one day a week for one week, then two days a week, etc. while continuing the other days with the full 2.5 mg tablet until transitioning to 1.25 mg daily. I've read reducing the dose from 2.5 mg to 1.25 mg can resolve mild ankle edema.
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@tillymack , I might check with the doctor about adjusting the dose. Also, you might get some impact on the hair situation if you adjust it.
Did you get more shedding when you first started on this med? I read that is common. I can’t say I did. Maybe due to me starting with half dose.
How do you feel the med is doing with hair growth?
Oh, ref the sodium. I’m not on a low sodium diet, however I probably consume much less sodium than the average person. That’s because I eat a lot fresh or frozen fruits, veggies and poultry without adding salt. I occasionally have peanut butter, but don’t get salt free. If I buy chips, I will get the No Salt Added. I get low sodium soy sauce. On my recent labs, my Sodium level is normal.