Can Minoxidil Cause Fluid Around the Heart? A Review of Pericardial Effusion Risk
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In early hypertension trials, roughly 3% of patients using oral minoxidil developed pericardial effusion [1.6.2, 1.7.2]. This article explores the critical question: **can minoxidil cause fluid around the heart**, detailing the mechanisms, risk factors, and differences between its oral and topical forms.
