Rogaine / Side Effects

I have read that Monoxidil when taken orally can lead to serious cardiac problems legions / scaring etc.  Can topical Monoxidil lead to heart problems as well?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Topical application of minoxidil can cause certain side effects including -

acne on the area where it is being used as a topical solution
headaches and/or lightheadedness
very low blood pressure
irregular or fast heart beat
blurred vision or other vision problems
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet or face
decreased sexual desire
partial, or complete, impotence
chest pain

All the side-effects in the above list except for acne may be an indicator that too much of the drug is being used, all of these side effects however are rare. It has also been found that the drug can be passed from a mother to a child via breast milk.

Regards.