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Is the less expensive minoxidil topical solution usp, 5% bottles have the same hair growth effect as the expensive brand rowgaine?

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Dr. Masoud Sadighpour answered

Yes: If it is 5% minoxidil, then it is the same.

Dr Saurborn and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/19/2015

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Dr. Carol Cheney answered

Should work the same: Minoxidil is the active ingredient in the brand name rogaine, (minoxidil) so the generic preparation would be expected to work as well as the brand name.

Dr Saurborn and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

Is the less expensive minoxidil topical solution usp, 5% bottles have the same hair growth effect as the expensive brand rowgaine?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Masoud Sadighpour answered

Dr Saurborn and another doctor agreed

Dr. Carol Cheney answered

Dr Saurborn and another doctor agreed

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