Rogaine

Alternate Name: Men's Rogaine

Description: Minoxidil is prescribed for the treatment of patients who have high blood pressure. Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Minoxidil discount of up to 80% off of the retail cost at participating local pharmacies.

Dosage Form: Bottle

Administration Route: On the skin

Drug Class: Alopecia Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 2 %

Warnings: Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. Sudden, unexplained weight gain. Swelling of face, hands, or feet. Check with your doctor first before using minoxidil if you have a cut or scrape on your skin, a rash, a sunburn, or any redness, swelling, infection, irritation, or pain on your scalp. Do not use this medicine for a skin or scalp problem that has not been checked by your doctor. Some brands of minoxidil are not recommended for use in women, especially those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Make sure your doctor knows if you have a history of heart disease, high blood pressure, or fluid retention (edema). Do not give this medicine to your child unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Some people who have used this medicine had changes in hair color and texture. Talk with your doctor if this is a concern for you.

Food Warnings: Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using minoxidil tablets (Loniten®) for high blood pressure. Using both oral and topical minoxidil may increase the chance of side effects., Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking high blood pressure medicine such as diltiazem (Cardizem®), metoprolol (Lopressor®), nifedipine (Procardia®), propranolol (Inderal®), or verapamil (Calan®)., Minoxidil may not work properly if you also use cortisone drugs, petroleum jelly (Vaseline®), or tretinoin (Retin A®) on your scalp. Tell your doctor if you are using these or any other skin care products on the same area of your scalp., Check with your doctor first before using minoxidil if you have a cut or scrape on your skin, a rash, a sunburn, or any redness, swelling, infection, irritation, or pain on your scalp. Do not use this medicine for a skin or scalp problem that has not been checked by your doctor., Some people who have used this medicine had changes in hair color and texture. Talk with your doctor if this is a concern for you., Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.