Regular Member Sunshine09 Posted July 2 Regular Member Share Posted July 2 Hey, Been on Oral Fin 0.5mg and 5% topical Minoxdil foam for around 2 years to stabilize my hair loss. ive seen density / thickness improve around the crown area (no idea whether thats fin or min though) but no real massive difference in applying minoxidil around the frontal third / hairline. thinking of jumping to oral minoxidil whilst monitoring heart / BP. where does everyone get Oral Min from the UK? is it mainly online via Hims / Manual? planning on getting a HT done in 6 months and going through consultations currently.. appreciate feedback.... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ccd99 Posted July 2 Regular Member Share Posted July 2 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sunshine09 said: Hey, Been on Oral Fin 0.5mg and 5% topical Minoxdil foam for around 2 years to stabilize my hair loss. ive seen density / thickness improve around the crown area (no idea whether thats fin or min though) but no real massive difference in applying minoxidil around the frontal third / hairline. thinking of jumping to oral minoxidil whilst monitoring heart / BP. where does everyone get Oral Min from the UK? is it mainly online via Hims / Manual? planning on getting a HT done in 6 months and going through consultations currently.. appreciate feedback.... Thanks! You can get a box of 60 tablets of 2.5mg Oral Minoxidil (Pfizer/Loniten brand) from OxfordOnlinePharmacy for £53 after filling in an online consultation form. You could also buy from Hims or Manual if they sell their own version of Oral Minoxidil, it might even be cheaper but personally I use Loniten as it works well for me. HairRepairClinic is another legitimate source and sells generic Oral Minoxidil at both 2.5m and 5mg. 60 tablets of 5mg works out to be £44.99 which you can half and effectively get 120 days worth. I initially used to buy from OxfordOnlinePharmacy but these days I have a private prescription from a doctor so I can just pop it into any pharmacy and buy directly from them, it works out to be around £19 for a box of 60 tablets (online pharmacies rip you off!). Edited July 2 by Ccd99 Consultation with Dr Bruno Ferreira - Nov 2023 - ✅ - see link below for more info First surgery with Dr Bruno Ferreira - Sept 2024 - ✅ - 3200 grafts to frontal third and partial mid-scalp - link to thread Second surgery with Dr Bruno Ferreira - May 2025 - ❌ - 2500-3000 grafts to remainder of mid-scalp and crown + touch-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sunshine09 Posted July 2 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 2 8 minutes ago, Ccd99 said: You can get a box of 60 tablets of 2.5mg Oral Minoxidil (Pfizer/Loniten brand) from OxfordOnlinePharmacy for £53 after filling in an online consultation form. You could also buy from Hims or Manual if they sell their own version of Oral Minoxidil, it might even be cheaper but personally I use Loniten as it works well for me. HairRepairClinic is another legitimate source and sells generic Oral Minoxidil at both 2.5m and 5mg. 60 tablets of 5mg works out to be £44.99 which you can half and effectively get 120 days worth. I initially used to buy from OxfordOnlinePharmacy but these days I have a private prescription from a doctor so I can just pop it into any pharmacy and buy directly from them, it works out to be around £19 for a box of 60 tablets (online pharmacies rip you off!). hey, thanks for the info. that massively helps! are you taking 1.25mg dosage daily? i was thinking to start on this and see how it goes in regard to sides. do you take it at a set time say perhaps just before bed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Ccd99 Posted July 2 Regular Member Share Posted July 2 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sunshine09 said: hey, thanks for the info. that massively helps! are you taking 1.25mg dosage daily? i was thinking to start on this and see how it goes in regard to sides. do you take it at a set time say perhaps just before bed? No problem! I take two 2.5mg tablets per day, one in the morning (just before 9AM) and one in the evening (just before 9PM). I started with 1.25mg and slowly titrated up. Edited July 2 by Ccd99 Consultation with Dr Bruno Ferreira - Nov 2023 - ✅ - see link below for more info First surgery with Dr Bruno Ferreira - Sept 2024 - ✅ - 3200 grafts to frontal third and partial mid-scalp - link to thread Second surgery with Dr Bruno Ferreira - May 2025 - ❌ - 2500-3000 grafts to remainder of mid-scalp and crown + touch-up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sunshine09 Posted July 3 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 3 21 hours ago, Ccd99 said: No problem! I take two 2.5mg tablets per day, one in the morning (just before 9AM) and one in the evening (just before 9PM). I started with 1.25mg and slowly titrated up. do you also take oral fin? if yes, do you take it at the same time as oral min? anyone else chime in on frequency of both taken together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sunshine09 Posted July 15 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 15 hi all, any chance anyone who takes oral fin + oral min can confirm whether they takes both tablets at the same time in the day? or it one taken in the morning and one in the evening? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Rec.M Posted July 15 Regular Member Share Posted July 15 I take generic of both for over a year now. At the same time so don't forget. I asked at the time amd was told they do not interact with each other so is OK. But ive often thought should I research this more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member londonbased Posted July 16 Regular Member Share Posted July 16 I take oral minoxidil and finasteride/dutasteride together each morning with same glass of water to wash it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted July 16 Valued Contributor Share Posted July 16 Often with medication it can be taken at night to reduce any side effects during your sleep. Also your testosterone levels are highest early morning so many people take finasteride at night to best counter this. Again, always be guided by your physician. 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 Sunshine09 Posted July 17 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 17 thanks all for confirmation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaCruz Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 (edited) On 7/2/2024 at 3:05 PM, Sunshine09 said: Hey, Been on Oral Fin 0.5mg and 5% topical Minoxdil foam for around 2 years to stabilize my hair loss. ive seen density / thickness improve around the crown area (no idea whether thats fin or min though) but no real massive difference in applying minoxidil around the frontal third / hairline. thinking of jumping to oral minoxidil whilst monitoring heart / BP. where does everyone get Oral Min from the UK? is it mainly online via Hims / Manual? planning on getting a HT done in 6 months and going through consultations currently.. appreciate feedback.... Thanks! If you're considering transitioning from topical to oral minoxidil and are based in the UK, options for obtaining oral minoxidil typically involve online platforms like Hims or Manual, which specialize in telemedicine and prescription services. It's important to continue monitoring your heart rate and blood pressure closely, as oral minoxidil can affect cardiovascular function more than topical applications. Given your plan for a hair transplant in six months, ongoing consultation with healthcare professionals is crucial to ensure your treatment plan aligns with your hair restoration goals and overall health considerations. They can also provide guidance on sourcing oral minoxidil safely and effectively within the UK regulatory framework. And if you are interested in taking a help from professional essay writer then you can simply visit https://www.topessaywriting.org/analytical-essay-writing-service here where you will find a professional essay writer who is always there to help you with your essay assignments. Whenever I want to hire an essay writer, I always visit the given link to find a professional essay writer because I am also not so good at writing essay assignments. Let me know if you bought it. Edit: I forgot to say that I am also thinking about buying it. Edited July 20 by AnnaCruz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Sunshine09 Posted July 22 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 22 On 7/20/2024 at 6:32 AM, AnnaCruz said: Let me know if you bought it. Edit: I forgot to say that I am also thinking about buying it. yep i purchased from Oxford Online and came relatively quickly no issues. haven't started as of yet however as i am having some blood work done. (my kidney function was a bit high 18 months ago potentially due to high protein diet). from my research this medication is probably not best for individuals with underlying cardiac or renal issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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