Regular Member alexmillne Posted November 21, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted November 21, 2023 Oral Minoxidil 1.25mg (is it enough?) Hey there, I've been taking Finasteride for two years, and I just got a hair transplant. My doctor suggested adding 1.25mg oral Minoxidil to help my new hair grow well and thicken the rest of my hair. I'm curious if anyone else is on the low 1.25mg oral Minoxidil, and if you're seeing good results. I've noticed most people are using 2.5 to 5mg. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member baddecisions Posted November 21, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted November 21, 2023 I'm currently taking 3mg oral Minoxidil and, as for me, is enough. But my dermatologist consider this low dose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted November 21, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted November 21, 2023 @alexmillne does your doctor want you to trial this dose for a while, to see if you develop any side effects from it and if not, will he then increase the dose? It could be a good idea just to see if you get any side effects for the first month or two. I would then go back to your doctor and ask him to life it to 2.5mg (I'm not a doctor). I'm on 5mg of oral minoxidil. I did start though on 2.5mg for the first three months. Fortunately I don't have any sides from taking this medication. All the best. 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member HHH Posted November 22, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted November 22, 2023 What made you increase the dose Gatsby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted November 22, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted November 22, 2023 5mg is generally considered the maximum dose. GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member duchaine Posted November 22, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted November 22, 2023 I would love taking 1.25 but ufortunately I can't break the pill. At the moment, I'm at 2.5 every other day and I have puffy face, periorbital edema and forehead wrinkles. It is like I am 10 yrs older.... some docs suggest to use spironolactone (50) to avoid puffiness (speciale bonus: spiro acts like a mild antiandrogen). Maybe I'll give a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted November 22, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted November 22, 2023 8 hours ago, duchaine said: I would love taking 1.25 but ufortunately I can't break the pill. At the moment, I'm at 2.5 every other day and I have puffy face, periorbital edema and forehead wrinkles. It is like I am 10 yrs older.... some docs suggest to use spironolactone (50) to avoid puffiness (speciale bonus: spiro acts like a mild antiandrogen). Maybe I'll give a try Spironolactone is recommended for women only generally for hair loss. It lowers your anagens which as a male may not be a good idea. If you are experiencing side effects of low dose oral minoxidil then it might be worth speaking with your doctor and discontinuing it. GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SLA Posted November 22, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted November 22, 2023 https://www.practiceupdate.com/content/very-low-dose-oral-minoxidil-in-male-androgenetic-alopecia/101851 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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