• Study followed 74 women receiving low-dose oral minoxidil for up to 30 months
• Blood pressure, heart rate, weight, liver function, and kidney function remained generally stable
• Hypertrichosis (24%) was the most common adverse effect
• Dizziness, edema, and palpitations were less common but led some patients to stop treatment
• No serious cardiovascular adverse events were reported
• Researchers suggest routine monitoring may not be needed in low-risk, asymptomatic patients
• Patients with renal impairment or cardiovascular disease may require ongoing monitoring