Senior Member patrick1916 Posted November 17, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted November 17, 2022 I put it on my scalp but would reconsider popping a pill every day it's easier. Any feedback? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Antlor Posted November 17, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted November 17, 2022 Oral minoxidil has a systemic effect so could potentially have more side effects, but could be more effective. Topical minoxidil requires you to have the sulfotransferase enzyme to convert to minoxidil so that it will be effective. Some people don't have the sulfotransferase enzyme. Oral does not need that enzyme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kdegen Posted November 18, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted November 18, 2022 Oral minoxidil is MUCH more effective. I was using topical for 3 years and I had minimal results. I have used oral for the last 6 months and it's insane the progress. Thicker fuller hair on my mid scalp, and even some gain on my hairline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Spiritmale Posted November 21, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted November 21, 2022 @Kdegenmay I ask what dose you are taking? Did you start low and move up? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kdegen Posted November 21, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted November 21, 2022 26 minutes ago, Spiritmale said: @Kdegenmay I ask what dose you are taking? Did you start low and move up? thanks. 1 5mg tablet per day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Smacias15 Posted December 27, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted December 27, 2022 On 11/20/2022 at 6:54 PM, Kdegen said: 1 5mg tablet per day. 5mg a day is a lot. You think 2.5 mg a day will be effective? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kdegen Posted December 27, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted December 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Smacias15 said: 5mg a day is a lot. You think 2.5 mg a day will be effective? 5mg is a lot in what regard? I am not sure if 2.5mg is effective since I have only been on 5mg. They also sell 10mg tablets, but not 2.5mg.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Smacias15 Posted December 27, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted December 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Kdegen said: 5mg is a lot in what regard? I am not sure if 2.5mg is effective since I have only been on 5mg. They also sell 10mg tablets, but not 2.5mg.. 5mg daily is a lot no? I got prescribed by Dr Pan(same doctor as Melvin) for 2.5mg and instructed to take 1 tablet of 2.5mg per day. Do you know if that’s the norm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Kdegen Posted December 27, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted December 27, 2022 28 minutes ago, Smacias15 said: 5mg daily is a lot no? I got prescribed by Dr Pan(same doctor as Melvin) for 2.5mg and instructed to take 1 tablet of 2.5mg per day. Do you know if that’s the norm? The norm is 5mg a day at least from the 7-8 people I know who take oral. I was prescribed this by Dr. Path in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member sunsurfhair Posted January 13, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted January 13, 2023 I’m on 5mg daily for months with zero sides. I’m a huge fan of this medicine. What’s so odd is when I tried topical minox years ago, I would get awful heart palpitations. With the oral form I don’t experience a single side effect. 5mg once at night works best for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted January 13, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted January 13, 2023 I'm on 5mg per day prescribed by my dermatologist. GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BaldDude Posted January 13, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted January 13, 2023 On 11/17/2022 at 7:34 AM, patrick1916 said: I put it on my scalp but would reconsider popping a pill every day it's easier. Any feedback? I took oral 2.5mg but had to stop due to chest pain. Everyone is different tho so it's worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MiradaEast Posted January 13, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted January 13, 2023 41 minutes ago, Gatsby said: I'm on 5mg per day prescribed by my dermatologist. Is it best to take it in the morning or night? Or does it matter ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted January 13, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted January 13, 2023 15 minutes ago, MiradaEast said: Is it best to take it in the morning or night? Or does it matter ? I take mine in the morning but I don't think it matters. Being religious with it is probably the most important thing. 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Zoomster Posted January 13, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted January 13, 2023 (edited) Gents I was on a work trip this week ..Monday to Thursday ..opened my bag in hotel on Monday evening and PANIC ! Left the OM at home ..96 hours without Doesnt bring you back to Baseline starting all over again does anyone know ? I started mid October 2022 on 2.5 mg daily …I double popped this morning ( 5mg ) as some kind of a clawback . Any thoughts ? my fear being I might be inducing another “ newbie” on OM shed in 3 to 4 weeks ? Edited January 13, 2023 by Zoomster 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member samz_033 Posted January 13, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted January 13, 2023 18 hours ago, Gatsby said: I'm on 5mg per day prescribed by my dermatologist. Have you experienced any side effects from OM? I have my surgery with Dr. Pitella scheduled for the of March and he wants me to take OM, but I'm worried about the potential side effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Viney Posted January 14, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) On 1/13/2023 at 12:32 PM, MiradaEast said: Is it best to take it in the morning or night? Or does it matter ? I take 1.8mg sublingual minoxidil every morning. I believe the preference is to take it at night because of the potential side effect of dizziness (so you dont collapse while up doing things etc). However, I take mine each morning because it works better with my routine. My dermatologist said that should be fine unless I experience sides, which I haven't. The drug is working too. I've found it great for thickening and strengthening previously thinning hairs. Edited January 14, 2023 by Viney 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted January 14, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted January 14, 2023 (edited) 18 hours ago, Zoomster said: Gents I was on a work trip this week ..Monday to Thursday ..opened my bag in hotel on Monday evening and PANIC ! Left the OM at home ..96 hours without Doesnt bring you back to Baseline starting all over again does anyone know ? I started mid October 2022 on 2.5 mg daily …I double popped this morning ( 5mg ) as some kind of a clawback . Any thoughts ? my fear being I might be inducing another “ newbie” on OM shed in 3 to 4 weeks ? @Zoomster I wouldn’t worry mate. I’ve been two weeks off the drug and at least another week post op next week. From what the good doctor has told me it won’t be a problem. Edited January 14, 2023 by Gatsby 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HairEnthusiast101 Posted January 15, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted January 15, 2023 On 11/17/2022 at 9:24 PM, Kdegen said: Oral minoxidil is MUCH more effective. I was using topical for 3 years and I had minimal results. I have used oral for the last 6 months and it's insane the progress. Thicker fuller hair on my mid scalp, and even some gain on my hairline. Any gains in your donor hair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted January 15, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted January 15, 2023 @JoDimaggio22 I’ll chime in and add that my donor hair has thickened as a result of being on oral minoxidil if it’s any help. 👍 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HairEnthusiast101 Posted January 15, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted January 15, 2023 5 hours ago, Gatsby said: @JoDimaggio22 I’ll chime in and add that my donor hair has thickened as a result of being on oral minoxidil if it’s any help. 👍 Interesting. I deal with retrograde could it help at all with that? Red light and finasteride don’t seem to be fixing retorgrade for me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted January 15, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted January 15, 2023 13 minutes ago, JoDimaggio22 said: Interesting. I deal with retrograde could it help at all with that? Red light and finasteride don’t seem to be fixing retorgrade for me I found that it helped in growing hair in the nape of my neck and has thickened hair above my hairs. 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HairEnthusiast101 Posted January 15, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, Gatsby said: I found that it helped in growing hair in the nape of my neck and has thickened hair above my hairs. Great to here. Did your hair characteristics seem to change? Almost like thicker hair all over your scalp then you remember from before? 5mg right? Edited January 15, 2023 by JoDimaggio22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted January 15, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted January 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, JoDimaggio22 said: Great to here. Did your hair characteristics seem to change? Almost like thicker hair all over your scalp then you remember from before? 5mg right? Yes my hair all over the scalp is just 'thicker'.' That's really the best way to explain it. GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member MiradaEast Posted January 16, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted January 16, 2023 When does the shedding phase start? I’m in weak 3 of OM and no shed so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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