Oral minoxidil is a good option for individuals with androgenic alopecia who experience side effects from topical minoxidil ...

In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader whose statin caused them to feel ill.

A. Hair loss is a common problem as people grow older, and women can be affected as well as men. For decades, dermatologists have recommended topical minoxidil (Rogaine), which can be moderately ...

I learn that minoxidil, the active ingredient in the Rogaine you can buy at your local pharmacy, is available in pill form for oral use. The one marketed on this website also contains vitamins “for ...

The rate of pericardial effusion in oral minoxidil adverse event reports were relatively low and were independent of the dose received.

Low-dose oral minoxidil effectively promotes hair regrowth in breast cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced alopecia, without significant cardiovascular risks. A study of 51 patients showed ...

Though I never actually used it, minoxidil-based products like Rogaine had been on my radar for quite some time prior to ...

Since chemotherapy for breast cancer often includes cardiotoxic therapies, clinicians have been hesitant to prescribe oral minoxidil, a medication known to cause potential cardiovascular adverse ...

If scalp irritation is a problem, you may need to avoid using minoxidil on the same days that you have your hair colored or chemically treated (for example, permed). Do not use this medication ...