Regular Member Jayson1361 Posted January 17, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) I’m curious if anyone on these forums has been on oral minoxidil for over a year and what their results are? Anyone?? Edited January 17, 2023 by Jayson1361 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 17, 2023 Administrators Share Posted January 17, 2023 I think @Rolandas has been on it for a year. I’ve been on it close to 6 months. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jayson1361 Posted January 17, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 17, 2023 2 hours ago, Melvin- Moderator said: I think @Rolandas has been on it for a year. I’ve been on it close to 6 months. How are your results thus far Melvin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GearHead1 Posted January 27, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted January 27, 2023 I’ve been on 2.5 mg for just over five months with great results. Definitely my hair is thicker and more of it and just about zero shedding now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spring15 Posted January 27, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted January 27, 2023 I've been on it a year and a half. I'm not sure if there's been improvement or not. My transplant hides my real hairline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jayson1361 Posted February 8, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 8, 2023 On 1/27/2023 at 4:06 PM, Spring15 said: I've been on it a year and a half. I'm not sure if there's been improvement or not. My transplant hides my real hairline Were you On it before your HT? Did you notice anything involving thickness or density vs hairline improvement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spring15 Posted February 8, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted February 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Jayson1361 said: Were you On it before your HT? Did you notice anything involving thickness or density vs hairline improvement? No I wasn't. I haven't noticed anything tbh - not sure if I've maintained/lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member KenzoTenma Posted February 8, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 8, 2023 Did you happen to haven any side effects? I will go to Belgium and meet with Dr. Bisanga and it might lead to a year of oral minoxidil before a possible hair transplant. I do have a lot of body hair and are a bit afraight it might get more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Stewie Posted February 8, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 8, 2023 Fancy trying this out too, but its not approved in the UK, the side effects do worry me, but worth giving it a try to see if it effects me as I have had nothing from 1mg Finasteride for the last year tbh 4 x HT - 10806 Scalp - 1800 Beard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ljpcarrera Posted February 8, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 8, 2023 Over a year on 2.5 daily. Definitely entire scalp grows quicker and is thicker. No side effects. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Jayson1361 Posted March 6, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 6, 2023 On 2/8/2023 at 6:48 AM, ljpcarrera said: Over a year on 2.5 daily. Definitely entire scalp grows quicker and is thicker. No side effects. On 2/8/2023 at 6:48 AM, ljpcarrera said: Over a year on 2.5 daily. Definitely entire scalp grows quicker and is thicker. No side effects. Do you feel like results have peaked? If so when did you notice the effects peaking? 6 months in, 12 months in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ThePerseverantWarrior Posted March 8, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 8, 2023 On 1/28/2023 at 2:32 AM, GearHead1 said: I’ve been on 2.5 mg for just over five months with great results. Definitely my hair is thicker and more of it and just about zero shedding now. How significant a shed did you experience while starting on oral minoxidil? I actually switched from topical to oral minoxidil about 5 weeks back, and I've been experiencing increased shedding over the past 3 weeks. Particularly over the last week, I feel my hair coverage and density has worsened in the mid-scalp! When exactly did you start seeing results? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GearHead1 Posted March 8, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 8, 2023 5 minutes ago, ThePerseverantWarrior said: How significant a shed did you experience while starting on oral minoxidil? I actually switched from topical to oral minoxidil about 5 weeks back, and I've been experiencing increased shedding over the past 3 weeks. Particularly over the last week, I feel my hair coverage and density has worsened in the mid-scalp! When exactly did you start seeing results? I started shedding about five weeks in, lasted about 5 to 6 weeks, then completely stopped. I saw significant results about five months in. (Note: I never was on topical minoxidil). This is the only medication that has truly given me noticeable results. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ThePerseverantWarrior Posted March 8, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 8, 2023 2 hours ago, GearHead1 said: I started shedding about five weeks in, lasted about 5 to 6 weeks, then completely stopped. I saw significant results about five months in. (Note: I never was on topical minoxidil). This is the only medication that has truly given me noticeable results. Did you experience any side effects, such as increased body hair growth? And any impact on beard hair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GearHead1 Posted March 8, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 8, 2023 4 minutes ago, ThePerseverantWarrior said: Did you experience any side effects, such as increased body hair growth? And any impact on beard hair? Maybe a slight increase in body hair growth & thicker beard hair. No other side effects. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted March 8, 2023 Administrators Share Posted March 8, 2023 I've been on it now for over 6 months, no sides at all except my body hair grows quick and my leg hair is longer. I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member webathon Posted March 26, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 26, 2023 Do you take 2.5mg or 5mg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member vosvos Posted March 27, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 27, 2023 On 2/8/2023 at 11:10 AM, KenzoTenma said: Did you happen to haven any side effects? I will go to Belgium and meet with Dr. Bisanga and it might lead to a year of oral minoxidil before a possible hair transplant. I do have a lot of body hair and are a bit afraight it might get more. I'm going to start minoxidil in a few weeks but I'm worried about the same thing about getting more body hair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 12345 Posted March 27, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 27, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, vosvos said: I'm going to start minoxidil in a few weeks but I'm worried about the same thing about getting more body hair you will not turn into a gorilla. stop worry about that. be more worried about the side effects from fin and dut, or the other side effects from oral min like edema, and pericarditis . hypertrichosis is chump change unless you are a woman Edited March 27, 2023 by 12345 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member vosvos Posted March 27, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 27, 2023 40 minutes ago, 12345 said: you will not turn into a gorilla. stop worry about that. be more worried about the side effects from fin and dut, or the other side effects from oral min like edema, and pericarditis . hypertrichosis is chump change unless you are a woman I Have you experienced any side effects from minoxidil? The part that touches the heart is especially disturbing. Because it is not as easily seen as edema. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member 12345 Posted March 27, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 27, 2023 20 minutes ago, vosvos said: I Have you experienced any side effects from minoxidil? The part that touches the heart is especially disturbing. Because it is not as easily seen as edema. I have been on it 2 months so far. Side effect free (or no noticeable side effects). Perhaps maybe an increase in the length of the small hairs on my face around my eyes, but nothing that makes me say "wow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member vosvos Posted March 27, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 27, 2023 54 minutes ago, 12345 said: I have been on it 2 months so far. Side effect free (or no noticeable side effects). Perhaps maybe an increase in the length of the small hairs on my face around my eyes, but nothing that makes me say "wow" thank you! that calms me down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ScottishGuy21 Posted March 28, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) Tried oral minox recently and had some scary sides. Chest pain and a change in heart rate kicked in around the 3-4 week mark. Thankfully after a full heath check and coming off it I’m fine now. Dr suggested the bag around my heart had taken on excess fluids. He couldn’t say 100% it was the meds as viral infections can cause this however he’d be very surprised if it wasn’t. So just a word of warning. Even if you’ve got a full bill of health and no previous medical issues these meds can have quite serious side effects . I know I’m probably the 1/100 minority it happens to but be careful when first starting them and listen to your body. Edited March 28, 2023 by ScottishGuy21 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted March 28, 2023 Administrators Share Posted March 28, 2023 On 3/25/2023 at 7:30 PM, webathon said: Do you take 2.5mg or 5mg? I take 2.5mg 3x a week and 5mg 4x a week. Only reason I don’t take 5mg daily is to conserve my supply. I have a 90-day supply for 2.5mg. 1 I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member samz_033 Posted April 8, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 8, 2023 On 2/8/2023 at 9:36 AM, Stewie said: Fancy trying this out too, but its not approved in the UK, the side effects do worry me, but worth giving it a try to see if it effects me as I have had nothing from 1mg Finasteride for the last year tbh Same. I was going to start oral minoxidil until i came across this article: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9577643/. Even at low doses it can be dangerous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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