There are some side effects to consider when taking Minoxidil (Loniten). Some of the more serious side effects include dry cough, chest pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling, sharp or stabbing chest pain, trouble breathing (especially while lying down), rapid weight gain, sudden numbness, sore throat, swelling in your legs or feet, weakness, headache, confusion, problems with vision, fast or pounding heartbeats, speech troubles, issues with balance, fever, headache, severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rashes. Any signs of those should be warning signals to consult your health care professional. You may also suffer from some more mild side effects of Minoxidil (Loniten), like vomiting, breast pains, and changes in facial hair. Those may not require medical attention.
The main drug that could interact negatively with Minoxidil (Loniten) is Ismelin. You should talk to your doctor about that and any other medications you may already be on to assess possible side effects that may result. Certain drugs may cause the Minoxidil (Loniten) to decrease in potency, thereby making you take more to make up for what you lack. You also need to talk about any vitamins or minerals you may be taking as those could have a poor interaction with Minoxidil (Loniten).
