Although many people with high blood pressure (hypertension) do not feel unwell, it is still important that high blood pressure is treated. If left untreated, high blood pressure is a risk factor that can increase your chance of developing heart disease, a stroke and other serious conditions. Minoxidil will be prescribed for you if other medicines have not been sufficient to control your high blood pressure. It will be prescribed for you by a specialist doctor.
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