Question 1

what is minoxidil?

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A solution for hair: Originally a blood pressure pill, it has been shown to reduce scalp balding. Available otc generic 2% @ $4 a month, you apply to scalp to  slow hair loss, sometimes grow new hair. The benefit requires years of religious application twice every day. There are branded products of 5% which are slightly more effective and much more expensive.

Question 2

does minoxidil really  work?

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Minoxidil: If hair growth is going to occur with the use of minoxidil, it usually occurs after the medicine has been used for several months and lasts only as long as the medicine continues to be used. Hair loss will begin again within a few months after Minoxidil treatment is stopped.

Question 3

is minoxidil safe at age of 62?

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Age and Minoxidil: Minoxidil (m) is only used when other treatments have not worked well or cannot be taken. You should also take other medications to avoid the side effects of minoxidil. These medications include a diuretic to prevent the body from holding on to too much water and salt and a heart medication (such as a beta blocker including propranolol) to prevent a fast pulse. M has no age limit to its use.

Question 4

is rogaine (minoxidil) effective?

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Usually: Rogaine (minoxidil) or topical Minoxidil is a scientifically proven treatment for hereditary hair loss.  It is effective in slowing down or halting the hair loss in most patients with androgeneic or hereditary hair loss.  That is it's main benefit.  In a small percentage of users of rogaine (minoxidil) there is an appreciable amount of regrowth of hair usually in the first year of use.

Question 5

is rogaine (minoxidil) safe to use?

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probably: If you are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant rogaine (minoxidil) is safe. You should also have no history of heart disease. Once you stop using it whatever benefits is lost. It takes at least 6 months to see a response if you find you are allergic to the liquid, then you will have to use the foam twice a day.

Question 6

what is the best brand of minoxidil?

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Better Minox?: Minoxidil promotes improved hair growth from weak follicles. Twice a day, everyday until further notice, is the recommended dosage. Over-the-counter minox (rogaine) is weak &amp; messy. Formula 82M compounded minoxidil goes on dry &amp; is much more powerful. Track your results with a doc who performs HairCheck. It takes a year or more to see results so stick with it and follow-up every 90 days to track.

Question 7

can rogaine (minoxidil) really work?

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Rogaine (minoxidil) benefits: Topical Minoxidil (rogaine) has been shown to be beneficial for regrowth and maintenance of scalp vertex hair in clinical studies.

Question 8

should i keep using minoxidil forever?

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Yes: If you want to keep your hair (assuming that it does the work) , you will need to use it continuously until something better comes along.

Question 9

where can you get rogaine (minoxidil)?

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Rogaine (minoxidil): Rogaine (minoxidil) can be purchased over the counter.;

Question 10

what problems come from  minoxidil usage?

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Minoxidil: If you are dealing with topical Minoxidil there can be: pruritus, skin irritation, contact dermatitis. With oral Minoxidil there can be: chf, stevens-johnson's, pericardial effusion, angina exacerbation, hypertichosis, edema, tachycardia, breast tenderness, weight gain, paresthesia, headache.

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