Hi all
My first post here because i found this forum thru searching for a side effect!
I had a transplant about 3 months ago (may 2013) which was fine, the op went well. Typical receding hairline and crown. About 3000 hairs were re-planted.
Ive been using Kirkland Minoxidil 5% but its not the foam, its administered via a dropper at 1ml direct to the crown and for about 2 months ive been using Propecia 1ml tablets.
So...today...and out of the blue I got a very very dizzy episode! (I wish i could say it was a "senior moment" but im only 41!
Anyway, the effect was like being drunk after 6 or 7 pints of cider. The room started tilting quite bad and whilst i wouldn't say i felt nauseous, if it carried on a bit longer then i could definitely have a felt a bit sick. It was like spinning around 10 times and then trying to walk...if that makes sense!?
The effect lasted about 5-10 minutes and to be honest it was a bit concerning. if i was driving i would've pulled over for sure.
Im no hypochondriac at all but ... it wasn't right. especially at 2pm on a normal workday. A friend in the office even asked if i was feeling alright.
Ive not experienced any other effects that are publicised, but my mum being a nurse said it might be low blood pressure and of course - go see the doc!
Im here to ask if this could be a real side effect kicking in? ive never had dizzy spells (apart from drinking beer lol) and from a good search it seems that it might be quite common. My question is...if anyone else has had this (and of course from this thread people have had it), have you just ridden it through or have you stopped the pills?
Ok..its only happened once, but it was enough of a dizzy spell to warrant further investigation.
Ive not told my transplant company yet about the spell, but they've offered me Proscar at 1.5ml (its a 5ml pill chopped into 4 parts) when i finish my current prescription of Propecia.
Thanks for any advice i can be offered
Dave
p.s. ive noticed that my scalp is very dry, even after 10 mins of having a shower i can see flakes. thanks
