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What is Men'S Rogaine
MinoxidilThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryA type of medication that relaxes the blood vessels and lowers blood pressure.
Lonitenis the brand name
Men'S Rogaine Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Loniten
Minoxidil
1979
335
Effectiveness
How Men'S Rogaine Affects PatientsMinoxidil is a drug that can both be taken orally to reduce high blood pressure, and can be applied topically to treat hair loss. It works by widening the arteries and decreasing the amount of resistance in the blood vessels. It also improves blood flow in animals and humans, while maintaining kidney function. The majority of its effects are seen in the arteries, rather than veins, which helps to prevent sudden drops in blood pressure. The active ingredient in minoxidil is minoxidil sulfate.
How Men'S Rogaine works in the bodyMinoxidil is believed to help hair cells stay alive by turning on two different pathways in the cells and increasing the ratio of a protective protein to one that causes cell death. It also widens the blood vessels, which may help hair cells or follicles stay healthy.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed dosage of Men'S Rogaine is contingent upon the determined condition. The degree of dosage fluctuates, in line with the mode of delivery (e.g. Topical or Spray) depicted in the table below.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Androgenetic Alopecia
300.0 mg/mL, , 20.0 mg/mL, 0.05 mg/mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 %, 2.0 %, 20000.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL
, Topical, Solution, Solution - Topical, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Spray - Topical, Spray, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Topical, Kit, Kit - Topical
Hypertensive disease
300.0 mg/mL, , 20.0 mg/mL, 0.05 mg/mg, 50.0 mg/mL, 2.5 mg, 10.0 mg, 5.0 %, 2.0 %, 20000.0 mg/mL, 5.0 mg, 0.02 mg/mg, 0.07 mg/mg, 0.05 mg/mL, 0.02 mg/mL
, Topical, Solution, Solution - Topical, Aerosol, foam, Aerosol, foam - Topical, Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Liquid, Liquid - Topical, Spray - Topical, Spray, Solution / drops, Solution / drops - Topical, Kit, Kit - Topical
Warnings
Men'S Rogaine ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Pheochromocytomas
Do Not Combine
Common Men'S Rogaine Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Amifostine
Major
Minoxidil may increase the hypotensive activities of Amifostine.
Acebutolol
Minor
Minoxidil may increase the hypotensive activities of Acebutolol.
Aliskiren
Minor
Minoxidil may increase the hypotensive activities of Aliskiren.
Alprenolol
Minor
Minoxidil may increase the hypotensive activities of Alprenolol.
Ambrisentan
Minor
Minoxidil may increase the hypotensive activities of Ambrisentan.
Men'S Rogaine Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe lowest dose of Diclofenac that is toxic to rats is between 1321-3492mg/kg and 2456-2648mg/kg in mice. If someone overdoses on Diclofenac, they may experience symptoms such as sudden weight gain, increased heart rate, lightheadedness, or dizziness due to low blood pressure.
Men'S Rogaine Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Men'S Rogaine?
Eight trials are currently underway to evaluate the effectiveness of Men'S Rogaine for the management of Androgenetic Alopecia.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Hypertensive disease
0 Actively Recruiting
Androgenetic Alopecia
7 Actively Recruiting
Early Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3
Men'S Rogaine Reviews: What are patients saying about Men'S Rogaine?
5Patient Review
11/14/2015 I've been using this for two months and have seen some hair growth, but not as much as I'd hoped. Additionally, I've been experiencing dizziness/vertigo, so I'm not sure how long I'll continue use.
4.3Patient Review
5/10/2012 I haven't seen a huge difference in terms of new hair growth, but it has definitely slowed down the rate at which my hair is falling out.
4.3Patient Review
3/2/20094.3Patient Review
3/2/20093.7Patient Review
6/5/2014 I did see hair growth after using this medication, but unfortunately I also developed a rash.
3.7Patient Review
5/23/2010 I haven't seen any significant growth.
3.3Patient Review
12/16/2011 I've been using the generic form of Rogaine (Minidoxil 5% Extra Strength made by Kirkland) for a month now, and I can already see new hair growth at my vertex. I used it twice daily (80% regularly) and used less than the recommended dose. So far, no negative side effects!
3Patient Review
4/11/2013 Rogaine is working great for me so far. I've been using it for three months and have definitely seen an improvement in the thickness of my hair.
2.7Patient Review
1/28/20082.3Patient Review
3/9/2012 Rogaine Extra Strength has way too many side effects. I tried it for two years and saw no results, only skin irritation, blisters, and chest pain. Fortalex PT works much better and without any of the horrible side effects.
2.3Patient Review
11/29/2018 I bought the men's Rogaine because it was five percent less expensive, but I'm now reading that it shouldn't be used on women. Can somebody please explain why this is?
1Patient Review
1/28/2011 The Foam is ideal. Works well for me!
Patient Q&A Section about men's rogaine
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What Rogaine should I use for men?
"This is a men's Rogaine solution that contains 5% minoxidil."
Answered by AI
Does Rogaine work permanently?
"Rogaine is not a permanent solution for hair loss. If you stop using the product, your hair will stop growing."
Answered by AI
How often should men use Rogaine?
"To maintain new hair growth from ROGAINE® products, you must use it every day, twice a day. Without continuous use, new hair growth will stop within 3 to 4 months and you will return to the same level of hair loss as before using ROGAINE® products."
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