Benicar and Minoxidil

I am a 62 yr. old woman who has been using Minoxydil for about 15 years since I had always had very thin hair and its usage really helped prevent fallout and even made my hair a bit thicker.

About 3 months ago, my doctor prescribed a blood pressure medication (Benicar) and it appears to be causing terrible hair loss (even though I am still using the Minoxydil). I will speak to the dr. about the hair loss but is it harmful to continue using the Minoxydil if I am taking BP medications? I am hoping to find a medication that will not have this side effect. I look forward to your answer as this is very depressing and worrisome

Benicar causes hair loss in 1% of patients… so it is quite rare. Speak with your doctors and see if there is an alternative medication that he/she would consider. The blood pressure impact of topical minoxidil should not be enough to impact your blood pressure management, but again, discuss this with the physician that is already treating your blood pressure.