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What is minoxidil?
Minoxidil is an antihypertensive vasodilator medication, available as a generic medication and over the counter for the treatment of androgenic alopecia, a form of hair loss, in people.
Is there a generic for minoxidil for hair loss?
Minoxidil. Minoxidil is an antihypertensive vasodilator medication and is used to treat hair loss. It is available as a generic medication and over the counter for the treatment of androgenic alopecia, a form of hair loss, in people.
Can Rogaine and minoxidil be taken together?
Minoxidil is usually given together with two other medicines to help prevent serious side effects. Minoxidil tablets should not be used to promote scalp hair growth. Only the topical form of minoxidil (Rogaine) is recommended for that use.
How long does minoxidil take to grow back?
Minoxidil, applied topically, is widely used for the treatment of hair loss. It is effective in helping promote hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia regardless of sex. About 40% of men experience hair regrowth after 3–6 months.
Written by Cerner Multum. What is minoxidil? Minoxidil is a vasodilator that relaxes (widens) blood vessels and improves blood flow. Minoxidil is used to treat severely high blood pressure (hypertension) that is causing symptoms or damaging your vital organs.
Can minoxidil topical cause hair loss on scalp?
Minoxidil topical is used to help you regrow hair on your scalp. minoxidil topical will not cause permanent regrowth of scalp hair. You must continue using the product to keep the regrowth of your hair.
How do I use minoxidil topical?
Minoxidil topical is usually applied twice daily, in the morning and at night. Wash your hands after applying minoxidil topical. Use minoxidil topical only on your scalp. Do not use on any other part of your body. It may take up to 4 months or longer before you notice new hair growth. New hair may be soft, colorless, and barely visible.
What happens if you have an allergic reaction to minoxidil?
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Although the risk of serious side effects is low when minoxidil topical is applied to the skin, side effects can occur if the medicine is absorbed into your bloodstream.