Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss

[Nelson Vergel]

Doctors are increasingly using oral minoxidil, traditionally a high blood pressure medication, as an off-label treatment for hair loss. Erika Murawski, who suffered from hair loss since high school, experienced significant improvement after being prescribed low-dose minoxidil pills, which differ from the topical application known as Rogaine. Success stories like hers have encouraged more doctors to prescribe oral minoxidil. Dr. Brett King, who treated Murawski, noted that while the treatment is effective, especially in early stages of hair loss, it is still primarily supported by anecdotal evidence and can cause side effects like fatigue, dizziness, and lowered blood pressure.

Why doctors are prescribing a cheap, well-known drug as an off-label cure for hair loss

Minoxidil is not a new drug treatment, not even for hair loss.

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Has anyone tried oral minoxidil? I am starting it next week.

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[Downlowgb]

Why doctors are prescribing a cheap, well-known drug as an off-label cure for hair loss

Minoxidil is not a new drug treatment, not even for hair loss.

abc7.com

Has anyone tried oral minoxidil? I am starting it next week.

No, but please could you keep us updated? I would be curious as to how this would be site specific. Need hair on my head not my back.

 

[andreflex7]

Why doctors are prescribing a cheap, well-known drug as an off-label cure for hair loss

Minoxidil is not a new drug treatment, not even for hair loss.

abc7.com

Has anyone tried oral minoxidil? I am starting it next week.

Did you ever take this?

 

[Vince]

I see there's a generic version called lonitab. It comes in 5 and 10 mg. I wonder what the best dose would be.

 

[madman]

I see there's a generic version called lonitab. It comes in 5 and 10 mg. I wonder what the best dose would be.

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What You Need to Know About Oral Minoxidil

Dr. Aguh was recently featured in a NY Times article discussing the use of oral minoxidil to treat androgenetic alopecia also known as male/female pattern thinning. Here, she goes into more detail about its benefits.

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*Evidence suggests that women require lower doses, from 0.25 to 2.5 mg/ day, whereas men require from 2.5 to 5 mg/day for maximal efficacy

 

[Vince]

Why doctors are prescribing a cheap, well-known drug as an off-label cure for hair loss

Minoxidil is not a new drug treatment, not even for hair loss.

abc7.com

Has anyone tried oral minoxidil? I am starting it next week.

@Nelson Vergel are you still using oral minoxidil and if you are. Happy with the results?

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Consensus Statement Aims to Guide Use of Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss

The earliest time point at which LDOM should be expected to demonstrate efficacy is 3-6 months.

www.mdedge.com

 

[MarkLA]

It'd be interesting to hear results from anyone who tries this. I know some of my hairloss is DHT because I won't take a 5ar inhibitor.

The side effects (cardiac) of oral minoxidil are definitely offputting. I would rather have a shiny dome than a flaky ticker. Too bad there are no studies on these low dose regimens to test safety and efficacy.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Oral and Topical Minoxidil Go Head-to-Head for Hair Loss in Men

Oral formulation well-tolerated and had similar efficacy for male androgenetic alopecia

www.medpagetoday.com

 

[Nelson Vergel]

I am on my first 3 weeks on oral M. I will report at day 90

 

[MarkLA]

Oral and Topical Minoxidil Go Head-to-Head for Hair Loss in Men

Oral formulation well-tolerated and had similar efficacy for male androgenetic alopecia

www.medpagetoday.com

"Hypertrichosis was the most common adverse effect, reported by 49% of the oral group and 25% of the topical group. There were no significant changes in heart rate and blood pressure."

That's interesting. I know with topical, I suspect some drips down and puts hair where it is unwanted. With the oral, I suspect those unwanted hairs are not just going to be on the head.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

That's interesting. I know with topical, I suspect some drips down and puts hair where it is unwanted. With the oral, I suspect those unwanted hairs are not just going to be on the head.

I am already a hairy monkey.

 

[andreflex7]

Has anyone heard of Nutrafol? They have a natural DHT inhibitor. I wonder if something like that would work or be beneficial to lower DHT?

 

[MarkLA]

Has anyone heard of Nutrafol? They have a natural DHT inhibitor. I wonder if something like that would work or be beneficial to lower DHT?

Probably this should be it's own thread. My Doc's office was suggesting Saw Palmetto. Unfortunately anything that is a 5ar inhibitor is going to do that not only on your head but throughout the body. The Post-Finasteride-Syndrome is probably a result not of Finasteride but inhibiting 5ar in the brain. So some natural supplement company is going to have to explain how their potion only targets the scalp. Note also that transdermal applicatoin of finasteride reduces serum DHT. i.e. It does not stay in the scalp.

 

[hombre]

My barber swears by oral minoxidil 5mg after switching from years of topical. And he keeps mentioning it to me once a month for the last 2 years.

I'm seeing mixed reviews online, and that doctors often or sometimes refuse to prescribe it for hairloss. Ordering some online to try. Been on topical finasteride / minox mixture for the past year but inconsistently.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Update after 4 months of daily dosing:

Head hair; slight improvement but not by much.

Body hair: dramatic growth (unwanted)

I do not recommend oral minoxidil to women or men who are already hairy. Results on scalp hair were not worth it. Would it work better in younger men? Who knows!

I stopped it. My eyebrows, nose, ear, and genital hair have gone nuts.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

I am now trying Empower's product before bedtime.

Hair Restore Ultra Scalp Solution – Empower Pharmacy

Hair Restore Ultra Scalp Solution (Minoxidil / Azelaic Acid / Finasteride / Ketoconazole) (60 mL)
5 / 12.5 / 0.1 / 2%

 

[Seagal]

Update after 4 months of daily dosing:

Head hair; slight improvement but not by much.

Body hair: dramatic growth (unwanted)

I do not recommend oral minoxidil to women or men who are already hairy. Results on scalp hair were not worth it. Would it work better in younger men? Who knows!

I stopped it. My eyebrows, nose, ear, and genital hair have gone nuts.

Thanks for the report. Since you didn't mention it, I guess you didn't have any change in blood pressure or water retention?

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Thanks for the report. Since you didn't mention it, I guess you didn't have any change in blood pressure or water retention?

I think I was probably more easily bloated more frequently on it BP was OK but I am on meds for that already.

 

[Dr.V.P.C.]

Update after 4 months of daily dosing:

Head hair; slight improvement but not by much.

Body hair: dramatic growth (unwanted)

I do not recommend oral minoxidil to women or men who are already hairy. Results on scalp hair were not worth it. Would it work better in younger men? Who knows!

I stopped it. My eyebrows, nose, ear, and genital hair have gone nuts.

I had exactly the same effect , and went back to topical just in upper head.