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Minoxidil pills don't affect hormones, meaning they're safe for men and women. Packaged into a clean and hassle-free daily tablet, oral minoxidil is optimized for increasing hair growth.
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FDA-approved for more than 3 decades. Minoxidil pills are proven to increase blood flow and contribute to fuller hair.
Minoxidil increases the length, fullness, and thickness of your hair by lengthening the growth phase (anagen). This phase is when your hair follicles form new shafts. Because minoxidil kickstarts the growth phase, you may first experience a shortened resting phase (telogen) causing some hair shedding. With consistent use, you'll quickly begin to see the hair grow back.
Oral minoxidil is incredibly well-tolerated by most users, but a few side effects can be expected. In rare cases, oral minoxidil can cause low blood pressure (hypotension). Breast tenderness is another side effect associated with minoxidil, as well as weight gain, tachycardia, and edema. Speak to one of our partnering healthcare professionals for a complete list of possible side effects.
Oral minoxidil can be prescribed to treat several types of hair loss, including male and female pattern hair loss, excessive shedding, hair loss caused by excessive pulling (traction alopecia), and loose anagen syndrome.
Those who have underlying cardiovascular diseases or other chronic health problems, particularly related to the heart, liver, or kidney, may need to avoid minoxidil. Pregnant women and women trying to conceive may also not be suitable for this hair loss treatment. During your online consultation, one of our board-approved health professionals will determine if oral minoxidil is right for you.
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Oral minoxidil is highly effective, but it isn't magic. While you won't see new hair growth right away, the medication begins shortening the resting phase and extending the growth phase right after you start treatment. Taken consistently, you'll be able to enjoy the full results in a few months.
Yes, because 2.5 mg minoxidil pills are considered low dose, meaning they are much lower than what is prescribed to treat high blood pressure. Although results may vary by individual, treating hair loss with oral minoxidil 2.5 mg tablets is safe for long-term use in most cases. As with any medication used regularly, it's vital to have ongoing check-ins with your doctor to make sure your treatment is going according to plan.
Both have their respective benefits, so choosing between the oral or topical route will largely come down to preference. However, a major difference is that you require a prescription for oral minoxidil, whereas low concentration topical solutions are available over the counter. Higher concentration topical options are available through Mail My Meds, and can be prescribed by our partnering physicians.
Topical minoxidil is applied directly to the scalp, so any side effects that occur will be confined to the affected area. On the other hand, oral minoxidil works systemically, so side effects, should they occur, may affect other parts of the body. Both versions are well-tolerated and effective for slowing down male and female pattern hair loss and stimulating new hair growth.
Minoxidil 2.5 mg tablets are commonly taken once a day, with or without food. Get into the habit of taking one pill at the same time each day, and it becomes difficult to forget. Sticking to your prescribed dosage schedule is absolutely crucial for results. You'll need to take these pills consistently to see hair growth.
The two approved medications for hair loss are minoxidil and finasteride. However, finasteride affects the body's hormonal balance, preventing hair loss by inhibiting DHT (a type of testosterone). This effect can increase the risk of health problems in women, particularly in those who are expecting or trying to get pregnant.
Minoxidil does not work by affecting your hormones. Instead, minoxidil works by affecting blood flow in your body and extending the growth phase of your hair follicles. This makes both the oral and topical versions of minoxidil safe for use by both men and women.
Minoxidil is a safe oral medication for treating hair loss in a "low dose" form, meaning anything under 5 mg per day. Minoxidil is used in its higher dose form to treat high blood pressure. If you don't have a prescription for high blood pressure, anything over 5 mg may cause adverse reactions.
What this essentially means is that your 2.5 mg pills may be taken twice a day only if your prescribing physician determines it is necessary. It isn't safe to increase your dose yourself, so you should talk to one of our partnering board-certified professionals if you're thinking of upping your dose.
