Question 1

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 2

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 3

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 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

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 6

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 7

is rogaine (minoxidil) a japanese product?

Accepted Answer

Rogaine (minoxidil): Rogaine (minoxidil) is made by Pfizer. Pfizer is an American multinational pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in New York City, and with its research headquarters in Groton, Connecticut, United States. It is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies by revenues.

Question 8

can using rogaine (minoxidil) on a receding hairline actually make it worse?

Accepted Answer

Rogaine (minoxidil): I don't think so.
Rogaine may improve the hair line but, it will not replace hair transplant.

Question 9

could i test rogaine (minoxidil) on a portion of my head to see if it will really grow new hair? are there risks involved?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Rogaine (minoxidil) is generally safe. Rread and follow the package insert.

Question 10

would using rogaine (minoxidil) 4 mos. past its expiration date be a waste of time? how long would tretinoine be good for? retina , i mean.

Accepted Answer

Past expiration: The expiration date on meds give the time that they are the most effective.Past expiration, there is still prob some value--but of course drug companies will not give out that information--they would rather you purchase "new med"
If the expiration date is less than 5 months, there is still value, for the meds you mention--go ahead.
If the med would be for heart, hypertension, diabetes,etc--then NO

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A member asked:

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:

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

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

What is the effectiveness on the anti balding drug minoxidil?

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:

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:

Is rogaine (minoxidil) a japanese product?

A member asked:

Can using rogaine (minoxidil) on a receding hairline actually make it worse?

A member asked:

Could i test rogaine (minoxidil) on a portion of my head to see if it will really grow new hair? are there risks involved?

A member asked:

Would using rogaine (minoxidil) 4 mos. past its expiration date be a waste of time? how long would tretinoine be good for? retina , i mean.

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