Not the cheapest ever but they don't come on sale often. Cheapest online is around $110-$120.
Good to get at least a pack if you're running low.
Non foam version on sale as well but i prefer the foam version.
https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/68714/regaine-men-s-…
Womens foam version also on sale:
https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/78690/regaine-women-…
Look forward to the let it go and shave it off comments lol
How have been the results for you and what brand are you using?
Loniten by Pfizer
I only started it because my hair was thinning with no apparent cause but seems like it's doing the job.
Also with oral minoxidil, you guarantee it gets converted to the active form via Sulfotransferase. The hair follicles can produce it but not as effective as when taken it systematically
I also hated that greasiness of topical minoxidil.
The trick is get the GP to prescribe more than one bottle as you pay the same for one or 2 bottles ($30 for 1, $30 for 2)
Interesting, I'll do a bit more research on it. Thanks
I know what you mean about that the greasiness hence i use the foam which dries up quick and doesn't leave my residue.
@SpeedRunnerLink: Find a GP that will prescribe it for you. Had to go to a few before one agreed, he was new from overseas so maybe that's why.
The GPs trained in Australia are reluctant to prescribe it as it's not an approved drug in its oral form to regrow hair.
But once it's prescribed, it's easy to go back and get a new script
he was new from overseas so maybe that's why.
Will he also prescribe 'other' things?
He didn't really do any examination.
So how did he know you weren't of significant risk of heart issues using it?
Did he discuss Propecia with you?
@jv: He probably looked at my medical history on file before I walked in.
Nope. He didn't discuss anything.
But these are the GPs I like because they will prescribe you anything you ask for 🤣🤣
@easternculture: Ah I see, thanks.
Seems so convenient but I don't want to start growing hair out of my ears haha
@easternculture: it seems to be designed for lower the blood pressure… If your blood pressure is normal, would you end up with a low blood pressure?
@Asx10000: It's a very weak antihypertensive (rarely used these days as there are better alternatives)
At doses of <=2.5mg, it shouldn't affect your BP, but don't take this as medical advice and consult with your GP
Might be worth noting that with foam and topical you can focus only on the areas where you need the hair to stay/ grow. With oral tablets, it will make you hairy overall. I have a friend that has been taking oral tablets and he mentioned how hairy their arms, ears etc. have become since he switched to oral tablets but he does now have head full of hair.
It's dose dependant. If you have excessive growth at 2.5mg, it might be worth going down to 1.25mg (1/8 of a tablet)
Research indicated excessive hair growth was in doses of over 5mg
You can also make your own minoxidil topical solution if you have ethyl ETOH as the solvent and something like aloevera cream to mix it with
Who perscribed yours? My doctor kept talking about it being off label
Can you please share where you purchase this from?
Have a big bald patch at the top of my head but long black hair everywhere else…would oral be a bad idea? I already need to trim haha…
It's $81 here
https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/68714/regaine-men-s-…
Or get the generic version 6 months supply for $65
https://pharmacysavings.com.au/products/minoxidil-extra-stre…
Just to note these are both topical solutions not foam. For me this caused extreme itchiness due to the propylene glycol and also made the hair very greasy.
The itch is normal. You can have it compounded to include some other compounds that can help with itchiness.
But that's why I switched to oral
why I switched to oral
So you prefer oral ?
Does it work? And if so in what condition? For regrowth if you are getting a bald spot or helps with recovery from thin hair? Or hair fall?
Appreciate some insights. Thanks.
minoxidil is mainly used for male and female pattern hair loss. However, there can be benefits for other types of hair loss, too, including telogen effluvium, traction alopecia and loose anagen syndrome.
Initially you will have some hair shedding, but the new hairs will have a longer life.
Also don't expect to see results immediately. Usually takes 6 months to 1 year to see significant improvement
I've got no hair after stressing over OzB too much.
Also $10 off $75+ spend if you buy with a 28 degrees card.
Probably best to take finasteride as well however the side effects are nasty.
Don't really need much, 0.5mg is enough for me and the side effects went away.
Same 0.5mg every 2 days but got some side effects unfortunately. Took about 3 months to get away when I stopped finasteride.
I'm on 1mg daily.
I haven't noticed any side effects, I've gotten fatter, but I think that's from work.
What side effects did you get ?
serious Q …does it affect Jr ?
Not Minoxidil alone but finasteride could.
it won't affect your son's hair unless he uses it too
From a "friends" experience
Can get it up easily and horny often.
how often are we talking?
whenever they're in the mood. which can be daily on some occasions
Is that what you call your thingymajiig
depends on the situation sometimes I call him the Flash becoz of the speed with which he gets the job done
becoz of the speed with which he gets the job done
Well that's not a good thing my friend
Are you asking negatively or positively?
has anyone had any luck with generic brand Minoxidil from ebay which is way cheaper?
How do you know it will really be Minoxidil and at the actual concentration advertised?
I switched to oral minoxidil. 200 tablets of 10mg (2 bottles) for $30 and would last 800 days at 2.5mg daily