Question 1

what is the definition or description of: loniten (minoxidil) allergy?

Accepted Answer

Loniten allergy: Loniten (minoxidil) =   is a vasodilator used to treat hypertension(oral) or baldness (topical).  An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects see:   http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-6877/loniten-oral/details

Question 2

have  vitamin deficiencies and food allergies...take supplements and changed my diet.(3mon), and rogaine (minoxidil) (6mon)..why is my hair still falling out?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: There are several possible causes for hair loss.  Rogaine (minoxidil) and vitamins (especially biotin 3 mg daily) are a good start, but you should see a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Question 3

is there any secret medicine for hairloss.. other thn minoxidil?

Accepted Answer

Finasteride: It is no secret, but there is another medication that is taken orally.  The generic name is Finasteride (brand name is propecia).  This drug has been known to cause birth defects if a pregnant woman just handles the tablets.  Obviously, caution is recommended and discuss the risks with your physician.

Question 4

what is the effectiveness on the anti balding drug minoxidil?

Accepted Answer

Start early: Best to start using before you lose hair. More effective in helping you slow down hair loss than in actually growing hair once it's gone. And you have to use it forever if you want to keep the benefits.

Question 5

expert opinions? which drug you will prefer: minoxidil or dihydropyridine for bp?

Accepted Answer

Dihydropyridine: Dihydropyridines are calcium channel blockers that include nifedipine, amlodipine, Felodipine and nicardipine.  They're preferred before resorting to Minoxidil which routinely causes reflex tachycardia and fluid retention and thus must be used in conjunction with a potent diuretic and betablocker.  Minoxidil routinely causes facial hair (unacceptable for women) and can cause pericardial effusion.

Question 6

is there any medicine avil apart from minoxidil for hair growth?

Accepted Answer

Hair growth: Finasteride (propecia) is the best hair growth product for balding men with androgeneic alopecia.

Question 7

before starting duloxetine 60mg i was 242.5 lbs and have remained same since, however, my waist has gone 107cmto124cm.can this drug do this? i have on/off used minoxidil which can add weight but still doesn't explain only the waist getting bigger

Accepted Answer

Waistline: I see you are on Sertraline. Duloxetine does interact with sertraline and that combination may be causing your distention.  Talk to your doctor about that.

Question 8

what are the side effects of the blood pressure medicine loniten (minoxidil)?

Accepted Answer

Also called minoxil: Loniten (minoxidil) also known as Minoxidil has multiple side effects. Usually its used for pts failing max therapy with other meds. Swelling of legs, feeeling dizzy, reflexive fast heart rates, hairgrowth, pericardial effusion, just to name a few. Pts shoul be on a water pill and a beta blocker to avoid some of these effects.

Question 9

husband is currently on 2.7mg oral minoxidil daily. is this safe long term? for example 10 plus years or more. worried for his heart health on this drug. husband is 33 years old and has been using this for hairless orally for 2 years. many thanks?

Accepted Answer

: Minoxidil in much higher dose has been used as a tertiary anti-hypertensive drug for years when the conventional drugs in first and second tiers fail to control BP. One serious side effect on the heart is pericardial effusion, usually at high dose, rare but sill possible at low dose. If med is effective in growing hair, he can continue but doctor needs to monitor your husband for this side effect.

Question 10

hello. i have androgenic alopecia. im 24 years old. what medicines should i take ? should i take finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is a good regimen. However, please see your MD for a prostate exam and PSA values first.

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What is the definition or description of: loniten (minoxidil) allergy?

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Have vitamin deficiencies and food allergies...take supplements and changed my diet.(3mon), and rogaine (minoxidil) (6mon)..why is my hair still falling out?

A member asked:

Is there any secret medicine for hairloss.. other thn minoxidil?

A member asked:

What is the effectiveness on the anti balding drug minoxidil?

A member asked:

Expert opinions? which drug you will prefer: minoxidil or dihydropyridine for bp?

A member asked:

Is there any medicine avil apart from minoxidil for hair growth?

A member asked:

Before starting duloxetine 60mg i was 242.5 lbs and have remained same since, however, my waist has gone 107cmto124cm.can this drug do this? i have on/off used minoxidil which can add weight but still doesn't explain only the waist getting bigger

A member asked:

What are the side effects of the blood pressure medicine loniten (minoxidil)?

A member asked:

Husband is currently on 2.7mg oral minoxidil daily. is this safe long term? for example 10 plus years or more. worried for his heart health on this drug. husband is 33 years old and has been using this for hairless orally for 2 years. many thanks?

A member asked:

Hello. i have androgenic alopecia. im 24 years old. what medicines should i take ? should i take finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% ?

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