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can I continue the use Mintop forte 5 % for my pattern baldness ? i have been using this since last 01 month & noticed the growth of bew hairs on my scalp . But of late I am developing insomnia , stomach gas during the night leading to increased heartbeat + increased BP ( happened once during last 01 month ) . Pls. advise . Regards

PAST HISTORY : Diabetic (mild , Hba1c = 6.5 ) & hypertension 135/85

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Patient asked followup Question: 11 years ago

In diabetic patients like me - what could be the consequences of stomach gas /constipation ? How to avoid the same ? Normally I excercise for 40 min./day in Gym for 5 days /wk . What is the right time for dinner + going to bed for a person like me ? Medicines taking presently - Istamet - 50/500 BD Repace -25 mg. / once at night Cap. Unistar - 75mg. / once at night Pls. advise . Regards

Dr. Puneet Madan answered : 11 years ago

Hi,

If you start using minoxidil(mintop) once then you can' stop it else it is of no use.
If you are facing such symptoms like stomach gas,insomnia,increased bp and increased heart beatthen you should go complete medical check up.
If you are facing symptoms like stomach gas and constipation they may lead to gastritis.
You can have tablet pantoprazole once daily before breakfast along with a good routine.
The right of having dinner is 7 p.m in evening/night,you can go to bed by 10-10.30 to follow a good routine.

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