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Loniten Side Effects Center
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
- Generic Name: minoxidil tablets, usp
- Brand Name: Loniten
- Drug Class: Vasodilators
Loniten (Minoxidil Tablets, USP) side effects drug center
Loniten Side Effects Center
What Is Loniten?
Loniten (minoxidil) is an antihypertensive peripheral vasodilator used only in the treatment of hypertension that is symptomatic or associated with target organ damage and is not manageable with maximum therapeutic doses of a diuretic plus two other antihypertensive drugs. Common side effects of Loniten include:
- dizziness or lightheadedness as your body adjusts to the medication,
- increased growth or darkening of fine body hairs (this will usually return to normal within 1 to 6 months after stopping this medication),
- rash,
- low blood platelet count,
- low blood white cell count,
- nausea,