Minoxidil topical for Alopecia User Reviews (Page 3)

• Fla...
• September 24, 2019

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I started using minoxidil in my 40s when it was prescription only. I still had pretty much a full head of hair then and still do at 73. I have always used it on my temples and vortex, and both have stayed the same. I have friends with more hair loss who used it with little success. My conclusion is if you start using it at the first noticeable sign, you can possibly have a good outcome. If it's pretty much gone, don't waste your money."

• old...
• June 2, 2017

Rogaine (minoxidil) "It is effective - I noticed less hair in the shower. But I had to stop because it makes my head itch, and I end up losing hair because either I am scratching or brushing. I must be sensitive to one of the chemicals. I had the same problem with the 2% solution. I have to look for another way to keep my hair - I envy those who can tolerate. :("

• Ger...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 22, 2017

"I used it for 4 months. Between months 3 and 4, my libido was completely gone, my penis smaller, and my erection quality terrible... in the rare case I was able to achieve one. It's now been almost 5 months since stopping the drug, and all my side effects remain with no improvement. This over-the-counter hair loss medicine has made me asexual. I saw the endocrinologist, and he believes that minoxidil caused these side effects. There is a research article titled 'Minoxidil May Suppress Hormone Receptor Functions,' published in 2014. He believes that my androgen receptors have been suppressed, and that is why my hormone tests are all normal. Unfortunately, there is no treatment besides discontinuing the drug and waiting x months/years... if ever."

• Jan...
• February 13, 2017

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I have used the topical on my receding hairline. Twice a day - within two weeks I got a horrible headache that lasted 3 days. Stopped treatment. Started again once a day this time. Same effect. About two weeks went by, then got headache again. Stopped treatment. The second time, I used much less. Maybe a 1/2 Tbl total. I weigh 115 lbs."

• Anonymous
• September 4, 2020

"Because of minoxidil, I have chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, wheezing on exertion, inability to exercise, headaches, and muscle spasms are the side effects that I am left with 2 years after quitting minoxidil. I was a 19-year-old bodybuilder and college-level track athlete when I decided to start minoxidil. After 2 weeks of use, I quit because it was causing me intense chest pain and shortness of breath any time I would exercise. I have seen 4 cardiologists and 1 pulmonologist, and the only things that they have found are a right-to-left shunt and high bilirubin. They have so far been unable to find the origin of the shunt, though."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2022

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I am so sad. I was a model and never took worth in how I looked. I had low self-esteem from bad relationships and a bad childhood. So I took for granted my beauty. I started to lose my hair when I was 24. I then tried this at 27. Before, everyone thought I was 20. I mean, I looked so young for 27 facially...and this was even how old people thought I was when I had clear thinning hair. Literally everyone. I used this product out of desperation. It caused my very pretty face, which I took for granted (just like we do hair), to age 7 years at least in 4 weeks. I got crow's feet, deep lines. I look old. I used to get comments that I was pretty even when it was obvious to anyone I was losing hair. It's really sad this isn't listed as a side effect. I have gone from being a model to this. Losing hair is one confidence issue. Wow. It is a true side effect. I'm so sad."

• Doc...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 18, 2019

"I am a man with the start of male pattern baldness and have been using minoxidil for 6 weeks and have noticed new growth in the crown area and a bit forward. The baldness is slowly disappearing from side to side. I am using a 5% solution 2 X a day, morning and after shower. I would recommend this product, but you have to make sure you use it consistently as directed. I will come back when I have reached the 6 months of usage. This is supposed to be the time when you see the most hair growth. Also, I use a DHT blocking shampoo twice daily."

• adh...
• September 3, 2016

"I have started MX5 since 2 months, and the results are good. Starting one month, my hair loss was more, but I was having patience, and the doctor asked me to continue as this is a common problem. I have consulted a dermatologist, and she has recommended me MX5 solution 1mg night and 1mg morning, with vitamin tablets Follihair and Xtragrow tablets, both 1 tablet morning after breakfast, and Juene Hair Oil and Dermadew shampoo twice a week. She has asked to continue till 8 months. I have started with this course, and she has called me for check-up once every 2 months. She will guide for any changes in the course. My friends have noticed small new hairs at the crown place, and I am going to continue as per doctor's advice. I have not found any side effects yet."

• Vio...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 3, 2019

Rogaine (minoxidil) "Rogaine works better than nothing. It works pretty well for the first 9 months to 1 year, and then it really slows down. It seems that the Rogaine hair falls out if you forget to use it for a few days, and then starts again as soon as you start using it again. They also have these stickers on the women's liquid boxes advertising a $10 or $25 refund. Don't believe it! They never pay, and if you contact them about it, they say they will do it, but again never pay you the refund. Don't buy it based on the refund."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2015

"I have discontinued use of contraception pill and started losing hair at a crazy rate, it was too depressing seeing all my long, beautiful hair disappear. I have never experienced shedding like this, not after both my pregnancies. Just a week ago, I finally consulted a hair loss professional, who recommended minoxidil. It's not my imagination! Shedding is slowing down, and it's been a week. Use twice daily. I find, though, I need to apply a couple of hours before washing my hair as it makes it look greasy."

• Str...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 8, 2016

"I wanted so badly for this stuff to work. I'm a 59-year-old woman. I've had thin hair all my life but still had a full head of hair. When my hair started getting noticeably thinner with balding patches, I was desperate to do something about it. My biggest fear starting it was the warning of initial dread shed. I haven't got enough hair to spare. Well, the shed never happened, and after a full year of faithful application, nothing else did either, so I give up. Also worth noting, I had terrible bouts of nausea and vomiting, which have ceased since I quit the minoxidil. That's no way to live. This is not usually talked about as a side effect, but I can only associate it with the use of minoxidil since I no longer have it."

• Sta...
• March 22, 2017

"This product works very well. I've been using it for the past 3 years, and it has been a lifesaver. It's restored most of the thickness I had before I began losing my hair. I think most people on here complaining that it doesn't work either aren't following the instructions on how to use it properly, or they waited until it was too late (being completely bald) to start using it. Keep in mind too that this product takes a few months to begin working. My only complaint is it causes dandruff and itchy scalp."

• nat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 19, 2015

"I only used Rogaine for 2 days. At the end of my second day, I developed a headache, I took an Excedrin, and my headache became a full-blown migraine. I broke out in a cold sweat and got shaky. I then realized the Rogaine has a drug interaction with both the aspirin and acetaminophen in the Excedrin. I had to wait it out. As a migraine sufferer, I cannot use this drug because of the side effects. I am so disappointed. I purchased the 3-month supply."

• Str...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 6, 2017

Rogaine Women's (minoxidil) "I wanted to wait till I gave it a good try before reviewing. I used it as instructed for a full year. Unfortunately, it did nothing for me, so I stopped. Absolutely no results on my scalp, but increased facial hair, yikes! Also, I experienced nausea, which I'm not 100% sure is related, but I'm pretty sure since it stopped when I stopped using the product."

• Jim...
• September 9, 2018

Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men (minoxidil) "I've been using Safeway signature 5% minoxidil now for about 2 months, and my hair is falling out more than ever since I started using this product. In addition, it cost me $45. So if you want to hold on to what remaining hair you may have, avoid this product at all expense."

• TRM...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 7, 2020

Rogaine (minoxidil) "If you're suffering with androgenic alopecia or another form of hair loss, then DON'T DO THIS TO YOURSELF. I have been using minoxidil 5% (the active ingredient in Rogaine), and all that's happened is I've lost too much money and too much hair. This is because I stopped using it for a week by accident, and as a result, my hairline shot up higher than it ever had. When I read about how 2x a day isn't necessary, I cut down my usage, which resulted in another fairly immediate loss of hair. Now I have to style my hair in a specific way, and even that doesn't adequately cover up my patches of baldness. This product has not grown a single new hair for me and is nothing but a scam. It was also proven to be as effective as rosemary oil in a study, but without the side effects. I wish I had never bought this awful product."

• Ano...
• September 2, 2016

"I started using the men's 5% about a year ago when it was recommended by my dermatologist. I was losing handfuls of hair in the shower and when combing. My part became so wide, and the crown of my head had thinned drastically. I became depressed, and it was all I could think about. I decided to try the Minoxidil. After three months, I really noticed a difference. I had lots of new growth, and my hair loss stopped. Now the thinning is nowhere as noticeable as it once was. My hairdresser told me I had lots of new growth and that my hair felt so much thicker. The only negatives are that I do have an increase in facial hair that I have to deal with often and that some of the regrowth is coarse. Even with those, I would not discontinue using it."

• Hi_...
• June 5, 2016

"I started suffering from male pattern baldness at the age of 19. I visited a doc who prescribed me Finax 1 mg tablet (one tablet per day) and minoxidil for one month. My hair stopped falling immediately. I took Finax for 3 more months, then discontinued it since it has a chance of some side effects, though the chance of side effects is rare. I felt some sort of pain in my testicle while having Finax for more than 3-4 months, although the doctor said Finax is not the reason and it is safe to continue it. After stopping Finax, my testicle pain also vanished. But Finax is good for stopping hair fall, and it was fast. Minoxidil (5%, me using a brand named TINFAL) is best for regrowing hair. It really works if applied twice daily. If any side effect, consult a doc."

• Sum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2018

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I had used for 2 weeks before visiting the dermatologist. I had horrible side effects - itching, dermatitis... my scalp was burning, drained. So bad. My derm stopped it right away. Now I'm on spironolactone for over 2 weeks. Not much difference yet... hope it's working."

• Caj...
• January 9, 2016

Rogaine Men's Extra Strength (minoxidil) "When I used Rogaine for the first time, I instantly started to see results within 2 weeks. My hair was filling in and strengthening, but when I reached my third bottle in the case, I noticed it smelled a little stronger than the others did and it dried and made my hair weaker, then slowly started to fall out."

• Nev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 20, 2020

Rogaine Men's Extra Strength (minoxidil) "This Rogaine Men's Extra Strength medication caused my face to swell and my hands/feet. It causes excruciating headaches and makes your head feel as though it weighs 5 pounds. It causes irregular and rapid heartbeats, some nausea/vomiting. In the area applied, it takes the color from your hair and leaves it 'gray.' It causes you to feel dizzy, like fainting and fatigue with cold chills intermittently. Maybe taking a diuretic would have eliminated the discomfort and unpleasantness of facial swelling and feeling heavy-headed."

• Sak...
• June 12, 2017

"I'm really, really worried about hair loss. I have been using minoxidil solution for the last 18 days and applying it in the portion where I'm losing hair. I have gone to a dermatologist for hair loss problems, he recommended this minoxidil solution 5% and vitamins capsules. I want fast results from using this medication, but it is showing results very slowly. I am very much tense, I want my hair back. My hair is really important in my life. After using the minoxidil solution, I have small, small hairs that are visible if we notice them minutely, so I don't know if it's working or not."

• pdt...
• October 28, 2020

"Minoxidil shouldn’t be sold without a prescription and a consult with a doctor. It definitely works for many, but there are endless horror stories of way more harm than good. I’m a 50-year-old male who had 85-90% of the hairline and density I had in my 20s and used it for prevention only with finasteride that I’ve used for years. Surely a product sold beside the J&J baby shampoo wouldn't hurt your hair and do the exact opposite of what it’s supposed to, right? All I got was shedding from month 3 to 7 until I ultimately quit. The catch-all statements like “it won’t make you lose more hair than you otherwise would have lost” or “the hair you lose after quitting is only the hair that minox regrew” are not true in my case. These assertions conveniently blame pattern baldness for the negative experiences. I’ve lost more hair in 7 months than I had in the last 20 years, and it’s been a devastating experience. If you have decent hair, do your research before you use it."

• Phe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 25, 2016

"Applied 5% topical twice daily (as prescribed). Hair regrowth very significant, both at the top of the head and front line, within 3 or 4 months after starting to use the drug. BUT severe impotence and anxiety, irregular heartbeat; such side effects disappeared shortly after discontinuing the use of Minoxidil topical 5%."

• Ada...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 22, 2021

Rogaine (minoxidil) "I noticed very minor recession and thinning on my temples and hairline, so I thought I would give Rogaine a try to see if it would thicken it up a little. I didn't expect wonders, but I certainly did not expect the result I got. My situation, which was incredibly minor, is now ridiculous. The areas I applied it are incredibly thin due to induced shedding, which only stopped a year down the line. It's only shed in exact positions I applied minoxidil. It also caused cysts, which have left permanent bald spots. Please don't do this to yourself, it's not a safe medication the way it's marketed, and even if you did respond well, it is a life sentence. Awful, awful drug with zero support, as nobody understands the drug."