Can herbs and minoxidil be used together?

It is not clear whether drug interactions will occur when traditional Chinese medicine and Minoxidil are used together, but some traditional Chinese medicines with antihypertensive effects need to be used with caution when used with the drug, such as chrysanthemum, Pueraria lobata and so on, and the specific use of the drug should follow the doctor’s instructions. Minoxidil has the effect of direct vasodilation and hair growth, and is commonly used clinically in the treatment of hypertension, or externally for the treatment of baldness, alopecia and other diseases. Adverse reactions to this product are mild dermatitis of the scalp (redness, flakiness and burning pain), windburn, allergic rhinitis, facial swelling, changes in blood pressure, palpitations. CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product is contraindicated in people who are allergic to this product or any of the other ingredients of this product. CAUTION: This product is not effective on areas of the scalp that are scarred or damaged; this product may burn and irritate the eyes, if contact of the liquid with sensitive surfaces (eyes, abraded areas, mucous membranes) occurs, the area should be rinsed with a large amount of cold water, and so on. As minoxidil may increase the antihypertensive effect when used with other antihypertensive drugs, some traditional Chinese medicines with antihypertensive effects studied by modern pharmacology need to be used with caution, such as Chrysanthemum, Pueraria Mirifica, Rhizoma Coptidis, Gentiana Longifolia, Mudan Pi, Sang Bai Pi, and Dilong, etc. (Chinese Herbal Medicine (11th Edition)), please consult your health care professional for details. If you feel unwell, please go to the hospital and consult a medical professional.