Medications · FAQ
How should I take low-dose oral minoxidil?
Short answer
Take oral minoxidil only in the dose and schedule your physician prescribes. Its use for hair loss is off-label. Do not copy someone else’s dose or increase your own. A licensed physician in your state reviews your health and decides whether you need blood pressure checks or other monitoring.
Low-dose oral minoxidil requires a prescription. Its use for hair loss is off-label, meaning the FDA has not approved the tablet for this purpose. A licensed physician in your state decides whether it is appropriate after reviewing your health history, other medicines, and potential risks.
Follow the pharmacy label exactly. Do not split tablets unless your pharmacist or physician says it is appropriate for your product. Do not use someone else’s prescription or change your dose based on advice from social media. Taking more can increase risks.
Your physician may ask you to check your blood pressure, pulse, weight, or swelling. Ask what changes to report and when to follow up. Tell your physician about dizziness, faintness, swollen ankles, sudden weight gain, or a racing heartbeat. Chest pain, trouble breathing, or fainting needs urgent care.
If you miss a dose, follow the instructions supplied with your prescription or ask your pharmacist. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
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