THANK YOU DOCTOR. Hairloss is very distressing so it is wonderful that doctors like you care to try and help and take the time to make these informative video - We appreciate very much!!!!
@@hairtransplantinindia Is there an easy way I can set up a consultation with you from the United States? In addition to PRP treatments, I was prescribed oral Fin. and oral Min. but would like to talk to you about it. Let me know when you have the chance. I will also check out your website.
@@hairtransplantinindia we will speak soon. But could you answer one question for me? Should I visit a urologist next week to test my hormone levels? My main concern is the increase in estrogen from Fin and I want to see if I’m possibly susceptible to gynecomastia. Is there any sense to this?
Thanks Dr. Bhatti. Ethical, objective voices can be so rare in this field, especially ones putting out content like this. You're doing really valuable work
Dr.Your acknowledgement of the dramatic psychologocal effects of hair loss is important.Many are sick and tired of the half ass effort of the medical community in the US to prioritize this issue that debilitates men and womenn profoundly.
@@hairtransplantinindia I have been using minoxidil topical 5% for 4 months and zero results. Do you think the oral minoxidil works better than topical?
@@tarcisiasiniscalchi6641 Both are not DHT blockers. But OM is better than 5% Minoxidil- only it has to be taken under close supervision due to heart related side effects.
Thank you so much for such wonderful information.. In my years of hairloss journey, no doctor has guided me this much as you have in some 9 minutes! I am a 29 year old female with pcod problem, I have done everything in my capacity.. I am suffering from thinning hair and balding of crown.. Very frustrated!!
As others have said this is one of the best videos on oral minoxidil out there. There aren't many Dr provided videos out there. Dr. are you taking any medications for your hair?
I have a question from an individual who is scheduled for a LIMB surgery later this year : QUESTION: I will be on narcotic pain medication for 7-10 days. Would you recommend stopping the OM during this time around surgery? How long can you go off OM before hair gains would be negated? ANSWER: The medicine should be stopped 2 days before. If you are taking medication that can elevate your blood pressure you need to stop medication. Best wil be to talk to your anesthetist at the time of pre-anesthetic evaluation and he will regulate the medicines for you. You can safely stop the medication for 7-10 days without any issue. I am posting the reply here (while maintaining your privacy) so more patients can benefit.
Hi doctor, i have low blood pressure... Taking 0.5mg oral minoxidil everyday.. will it decrease my blood pressure further? Also what's your opinion of DIMs capsule for hairfall? It's an estrogens blocker and can be used as an anti androgen in high doses..
Hello Doctor! I have 2 questions to ask: 1. When is the best time to take oral minoxidil? morning afternoon or before sleeping? 2. My dermatologist recommended me to use ‘trilast hair solution’. Is it as effective as topical minoxidil ?
Minoxidil has nothing to do with DHT and can be take anytime. I just searched 'Trilast'- it is neither a stimulant nor contains anything significant that will benefit hair.
Hi doctor, seen some of your video, Very impressive. I will be grateful to you if you can tell if I have done a mistake? I had a hair transplant done 2 months ago and was told to start using 5% minoxidil after 2 weeks post op but I was scared of wounds so didn’t apply but now since it’s healed I have just started using minoxidil after 7 weeks. Do you think it’s a mistake? Will it effect my results? Please advise, I will be very thankful to you
great video doc! best on this topic! Is there a huge risk of hypertrichosis or weight gain / puffy eyelid / dark circle from oral minoxidil in comparison with topical? Can you do laser hair removal to remove unwanted body hair while keep taking oral minox? thanks doc
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks , and if i keep taking the drug, the hypertrichosis will reappear? or the laser destroy the body hair forever? Do you make online consultation ( i am french)? thanks
I'm taking finasteride for about 8 months. Still my crown looks thin, so im wondering if i could add 5mg oral minoxidil for better results, or maybe PRP. What would you recommend doctor?
What do you think of sublingual method of delivery. The clinical trial done by Sinclair Dermatology so far seems quite promising.(Opinion part I am not a doctor) It seems to bypass the liver and and go straight into the bloodstream through the mucose membrane this also seems to make the side effects virtually nonexistent. It appears to be a excellent happy medium choice. I would enjoy hearing your feedback on it though as i am not a medical professional i merely look at the data (which of course could be skewed)
Sublingual delivery of drugs only bpasses the first pass metabolism. Once they dissolve their active ingredients are in turn absorbed idirectly nto the bloodstream. The advantage is that they go into action very quickly since they are diretly absorbed into the blood stream. But they do not bypass the liver/kidney! None of the touted medical advances in hair loss since past 15-25 years have withstood the test of time. They just have one function- they keep hopes alive!!
How long do you think this oral routine can be administered. And any labs that needs to be done and if the labs are to be drawn, what are the time periods for that. Thanks
wow Doctor! the best video about oral minoxidil i could find thanks a lot for this video! I have a question and would appreciate an answer from you sir. Im currently taking finasterid for 3 1/2 months now but my hairline is still receding its worse than before. My crown is filling up good but my hairline is trash. Im also microneedling my hairline to get regrowth. I dont want to apply topical minoxidl bc of my fastly irritating scalp. So my question is, should i wait what fin is doing for me to the 6months mark or should i start with oral minoxidil? i bought 5mg tablets from thailand. I would start taking 1,25 in the morning and in the evening. Im a healthy young (24) and extremely fit guy. Ive read that oral minoxidil stays only 12 hours in the body so it should be taken in the morning and in the evening? sorry for taking your time sir but i hope you can help me out have a nice day sir!
@@arggamer575 stopped everything since 1 year, im 28 now and my hair is doing fine, contrary to my expectations, ill probably maybe go for a transplant in a year or two. There are more important things in life than hair
Hi Doc! I have one Question. I heard about oral minoxidil positive dose depend on hair and my question is that people can get better results in hair thickness from 5mg oral minoxidil compared to 2,5 mg oral minoxidil? Thank you for your reply !
Hello sir. Amezed by your results. Sir is it possible to use only chest and beard hairs for NW 4/5 level baldness if i don’t want to use hairs from back of scalp. I mean only body hair transplant.Is it possible at your hospital.
Just non-scalp hairs will look unnatural. The whole approach is built around hiding the unique texture and characteristics of body hair amidst scalp grafts when used in the ratio 1:4.
I’ve recently started doing oral minoxidil 2.5 mg 2xs daily with 0.5 dutasteride and vitamin d3 10,000 iu and in less than 2 months I’ve been getting crazy non stop hair growth. Also I ad topical adapelene 0.1 otc 1-2xs a week on my scalp along with doing microneedle stamp 2.5 needle length 1-2 xs a week.
Does oral minoxidil cause worse hair shedding in the beginning months of taking? Does it cause shedding of eye lashes as well? I am currently taking 2.5mg per day for 1.5 months now and noticed worse hair shedding. Seems like my eye lashes are also shedding. I am a female. Thanks.
Dear Doctor. I have been taking topical minoxidil for years, and now I want to switch to oral. I would like to follow your rule that start with a low dosage 1.25mg then increase slowly, but the only tablet in my country is Pfizer loniten 10mg. Is it ok to cut into 4 parts (2.5mg) taking once every other day, or I have to cut into 1/8 (kind of difficult) taking every day? Thank you very much.
I am using Topical minoxidi 5%. My doctor prescribed 2.5g minoxil tablet as well with topical. But I preferred only topical as it is showing results. So why should I take tablet. But my question to you is what multivitamin to take for hairloss ? What you suggest usually. I am in grade 2 balding only.
Multivitamins- only B7 (Biotin) Minoxidil does not stop progression of baldness. OM is more effective than TM and hence your doctor may have switched to OM. Pleaes ask him too.
Hello Doc, how long can dutasteride 0.5 mg be taken? I have been taking it for close to 10 months now on daily basis. Also, once we start reducing the dose, does the benefits also reduce?
Sir, I hope you will respond to my comment I am having hair-fall from the last 3 years I start taking medicines at very early stages I am using minoxidil from more than 2.5 years and finasteride use for more than 1 years but they didn't improve my hair fall even 1%. what could be the reason? should I change the drug or my hair-fall is from any other reason I have very dandruff and also losing hairs from every part of the body thanks for your time waiting for your response
None if the dose is low and you do not have pre-existing cardio-pulmonary morbidities. OM needs to be monitored continuously by your doctor who has precsribed it.
Hello Doctor. I started to take Oral Minox before 4 days there is no side effect except that i notice swelling around my eyes (puffy eyes). My Question is this temperoral? Or it will be as long as i take the medicine?
Sir how effective is minoxidil plus finasteride topical soln 5% ? I'm using it for the last 6 months n haven't experienced any side effects yet. I heard it may be effective
@@hairtransplantinindia I do experience hairfall but my hair condition has improved but need to wait for a year to see. I know hair transplant is the only option but it isn't a bad option to use it to protect your native hair
Amazing explanation Doc. Very comprehensive. Ive recently done a FUE transplant and the doc gave me oral minoxidil 2.5mg a day minimum of 6 months to guarantee the recovery. I opted out of finasteride or dutasteride as I had terrible side effects from it. After next treatment can be discussed. So far side effects are only a litle faster heartbeat. First few days headaches but it stopped. A little facial swelling so Im adjusting diet and salt and doing more cardio to compensate.
U can also try a topical anti androgen like topical finasteride to reduce systemic effects and side effects or eliminate them altogether or so I’ve heard There’s also a chemical called RU58841 or something like that, that is a topical solution to inhibit dht in the scalp and is also a growth agonist look into it if you haven’t already because I hear great things about these options!
Question, If you have not tried topical minoxidil and just went straight to, let's say 1.25 mg of oral minoxidil would there still be a shedding phase or would you skip this part?
Sir i have been using oral minoxidil 1.25mg for almost 1 month and i can see some improvement in my crown area. and i haven’t observed any side effects. When can i increase the dose to 2.5 mg. Earlier i have been using tropical minoxidil as well for almost 6 months but haven’t seen any improvement
You will need an in person consultation before drugs like these. Not something I can comment on online for a specific person. The guidelines are general in nature.
I started 2% topical, hair loss stopped in 4 days, increased to 5% , hairs become thicker and and voluminous, increase the dose to 10 percent, started to see hair growth, combined 10 percent with .5 mm derma roller, then 12.5% with 1 mm derma roller to increase absorption, unbelievable result, now will try 2.5 mg oral let’s see how the result will be
Hello doctor thankyou for such a great explanation on the topic. If u dont mind id like to ask you if Zerobare-5 is better than Mintop Forte ? I was taking mintop forte for the past 6-7 but my doctor recently changed to Zerobare-5 solution. Can u please share some of ur knowledge on this ?
The constituent is 5% Minoxidil. If your doctor suggested it, theer must be some reason like excessive flakiness, dryness and itching whch you may have complained of to him. But honestly, I have not heard of this company.
@@hairtransplantinindia He said that its much more effective than mintop forte. That was the reason for switching. I did noticed that it gets absorbed by the skin VERY fast, as in, takes about 3 minutes whereas mintop took upto 2 hours.
Doctor is minoxiheart a good brand?... please help me if you can have a quick check on this brand since this brand is economically the most effecient for me but it is not all a recognised brand so i am worrying a lot...i have to start it early cause i have been declared cardiovascularly fit and recommended oral minoxidil by you...i know you dont discuss or recommend brands but in this case i am in a huge dillema doctor because of the long term economic efficiency and utility of the product... please help me in this one
Dear Mr Udit. It does not work. Nothing works but Oral Finasteride. If someone sells you a hair transplant and convinces you that you do not need it since you are anxious about it, he is soliciting. That itself is a red flag sign.
Thee is no scientific substance to this claim. However people have noticed that they have increased wrinkle formation after oral minoxidil. This may just be coincidental.
Hi I have not prescribed this ever hence will not know. Some of my patients have experimented with Lonitab. However if it is a good pharmacy, you can rely upon them.
Hello mister Bhatti, I am going to start treatment with 2.5mg per day, is it more effective to take this as a once-a-day dosis, or is better to split these to 1.25mg and take it twice? I will also do it in the name of science and try to share my experience. Greetings.
+Kid Power Finasteride upto 5 mg is routinely taken in urological ailments. However for hair, doses exceeding 1 mg a day have no established benefit as per studies.
which is the best minoxidil brand in india? Which one you recommend to your patients? And how to check if the product is counterfeit as you know in india there is a big market of counterfeit drugs?
I would say Mintop 5% by Dr Reddy's which I have recommended since long. I bought from a reputable pharmacy/clinic against a receipt, you need not worry about fakes.
@@shomoon968 It's legit minoxidil, but after trying it i wouldn't recommend oral minoxidil. I got really bad side effects and if you aren't careful you can damage your heart.
I have already had two laser hair removal sessions on my full arms and I am going to continue with this treatment every 6-8 weeks until 6 sessions are complete. My question is, if I start taking oral minoxidil will it regrow the arm hair/ counteract the laser hair removal treatment?
Hello doctor, please recommend/ suggest medicines or treatment for 17 year old boy having started receding hair line. It's in his genetics. I m confused. Pls pls pls
sir is it okay to go under hair transplant if a person having thin hairs, can one get desired hair volume or not ? And which medicine we can take to stop thinning of hairs. thanks in advance 😊
Darling Buds Clinic thanks for reply sir. So it’s all depends upon donor area. And can you please explain what is the role of PRP in hair transplants? Your hair transplants results are phenomenal and if in future I need hair transplant I’ll definitely come at your clinic.😊. You are the best.
I’ve had a few patients asking me about oral minoxidil for AGA. I was wondering if you have had any patients experiencing any cardiovascular or renal side effect on low dosages?
Hello dr , I am thinning on the crown .can you please tell which one is more effective topical minoxidil and oral minoxidil ? What is best brand of minoxidil that you will recommend?
This is not true. topical Minoxidil is a vasodilator and does not loose this property. Oral minoxidil is fine if one takes it only after prescription from a medical doctor after getting their BP checked. However, oral minoxidil is known to reduce BP and can have a side-effect eg dizziness/ headaches or fainting. Hence, I would not advise my patients to be on oral minoxidil lifelong.
Hi doc, quick question, if someone is prescribed a dose of 2.5 mg but wants to start lower, could the pill be dissolved in distilled water and titrated with a dosage syringe? I hope that makes sense. I do this with a 50 mg tablet of something else and titrate 2.5 mg per my doctor’s instructions. Would this work with OM and could it be used sublingually this way? Thank you 🙏🏻
So you dissolve it in distilled water and use the residue or you drink it? For your information, Minoxidil powder is a crystalline solid that is very slightly soluble in water. That is the problem with your experiment!
@@hairtransplantinindia ah I see, so that wouldn’t work with the OM it seems. The other medication dissolves in water so I just drink a small dose at night
Hi doctor! I have a bizarre query but, can taking the liquid minox orally about 2 to 3 drops under the tougue every day also do the same thing? I know oral minox will be stronger than topical, and I know if not careful it can be quite dangerous, but what do you think? please answer me.
CAUTION: Such cases of poisoning have been reported. One patient went into shock and pulmonary edema following with such an experiment. Drugs should never be taken in modes that are not approved by your physician.
@@hairtransplantinindia Oh right! but doesnt liquid minoxidil only have 3 ingredients? Propelyne Glycol, purified water, and the minoxidil itself? At very low doses like 2 to 3 drops under the toungue, is it still dangerous? Please answer doctor.
hi doctor, 1.5 year ago, i got prescribed with topical minoxidil 5% and 1 mg Finasteride everyday but now due to stress, my hairline has started to reced at a rapid pace in one side now my doc had prescribed me 2.5 mg minoxidil tablet, along with some folligain lotion, and " no Finasteride" ,is it ok to not take Finasteride, as i am experiencing serious hair loss😅
@@hairtransplantinindia that's what i dont get, maybe because i am starting with minoxidil tablet, to see if it having any kind of side effects, but i have texted him, to ask if he is sure, because my hair fall has become severe recently
Sir i am on oral minoxidil 2.5mg and finax 1mg everyday.Hwz this combo to treat early genetic thinning. Some doctors are saying it's not good to take two oral medication like these two for androgenetic alopecia Is this combination harmful or its good?
Hello doc very informative video, love it, I don't wanna take your time only two simple question: 1-Is it any difference to take 5mg divided in two parts(2.5mg) morning at night or it's better just in once with Dutasteride at Pm??? 2-I am taking Dutasteride and OM with milk because with water gave me stomachache, its okay or milk reduce the effects?? Thank you so much.
That depends upon what your doctor has prescribed you since both are prescription medications. I seldom if ever prescribe both OM and Dutasteride. My patients beenfit tremendously with strategised Finasteride protocols alone. You may like to watch: ua-cam.com/video/cPWmhkYEiUw/v-deo.html
Hi Doctor I am Aged 28 I have many doctors in Tamil Nadu.All are telling to avoid even Topical Minoxidil .Either they Prescribe PRP which i went through no use. Is Oral Minoxidil safe ?
What if a patient take oral minoxidil thinking that it would grow him a very good beard and then it can be used for a transplant , is it possible at all , no I mean is the hair grown in body by oral minoxidil permanent ? And can this grown hairs by oral minoxidil can be used for hair transplant ??
Hello doctor, since you said oral minoxidil has a vasodilatory property or derma papilla cells repair / regeneration property for 72 hours does this mean we can take the drug just on alternate days of a week instead of daily?( Say Monday, Wednesday, Friday )... I'm currently taking Finasteride following the same schedule of 3 1mg tablets in a week only... As Finasteride has a tissue binding time of 4-5 days, so it should work just fine
@@trewright58 I changed Finasteride to Dutasteride, which I take just once a week... My hair loss progression is more severe for my age, that's why I've to switch to Dutasteride... In addition, I'm applying Minoxidil daily... How's the oral minoxidil working for you btw?
Hey doc, I’ve been using oral minox 0.625 mg a day. Initially I used 1.25mg and lowered it. But feeling kind of tired and head feeling woozy. Is that normal? I feel it’s changed the texture of my hair in one week but perhaps that’s a illusion. I’m worried that I might have to quit this drug
You will need to discuss this with your treating physician. Ask him if 2.5 mg oral minoxidil can be taken and how to modulate your existing hypertension medicine while on oral minoxidil
Sir I'm suffering from diffuse hair loss with thinning mostly in crown and vertex areas My doctor prescribed me 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg finax but I'm suffering form severe itching because of the topical minoxidil and erectyle disfuntion As you said if there is a problem with finax, oral minoxidil can be useful for regrowth of hair Can I ask my doctor to stop giving me finax and prescribe me oral minoxidil instead? Will oral minoxidil work efficiently without finax for hair regrowth?
Doctor I have taken oral minox 1.25mg for 20 days and it caused increased heart rate, stomach issues.I have stopped it 10 days ago.But side effects is still there.Does the side effects go away..plzz reply doctor
No this is not a problem. However you will need to stopblood thinners 7-10 days before procedure in consultation with your cardiologist and go for the hair transplant if INR is normal.
Do you think I should increase my oral minoxidil dose from 2.5mg to 5mg if there hasn't been much improvement after five months? I haven't gotten hypertrichosis or any other side effects, so I think that I might have a high tolerance and need a higher dose.
This is not the normal dose of ora; Finasteride. Exceeding 1mg is of no use due to the flattening of the dose response curve beyond 1 mg a day. Watch: ua-cam.com/video/GwbYW3D6OJI/v-deo.html
I'm not planning to increase my oral finasteride dose. I'm planning to increase my oral minoxidil dose. It seems like men usually use 2.5 or 5, so I think that 5mg of OM might be a better better dose for me.
Very informative video, Dr. Bhatti. I've been on Propecia for about 10 years now and stopped Topical Minoxidil because I has SMP done on my scalp in 2017 and 3 more sessions last month. I want to try OM and see if it works better than the topical version. I had 2 hair transplants done by another doctor in 2015 in India. I was about to come to your clinic, but decided to go to another doctor in Delhi. The hair grew fine, but I am certain he cheated me. In 2 sessions he transplanted 7000 grafts, but it looks more like 3000 grafts. I know an average person has 8000 grafts as maximum donor count so there is no way he transplanted that much hair. He is a well known doctor (I'm sure you know who I'm talking about), but he is very shady and was also quite rude to me. I really wish I came to see you instead. You seem like a genuine person and I know you're a fantastic surgeon.
Thanks for the kind words. Before starting OM, do get a ardiovascular assessment done. It is a prescription drug because it needs periodic evaluation of condition.
@@hairtransplantinindia No problem I tried topical fin and topical min and I just went backwards. From going back to the oral route I have had fewer sides and impressive results. Topical fin gave me way worse side than oral fin.
If you are taking the drug for ulcerative colitis, such information about drugs needs to be taken in consultation with your local doctor. Oral Minoxidil requires medical supervision.
hello DR. I have sebhorreic dermatitis. Does that cause hair loss or thinning. Im starting to thin out. Im taking finasteride. Im going to get a prescription for oral minoxidil. Is oral minoxidil loniten? Is it really more effective and powerful than topical?
Seborrheic dermatitis does not cause baldness. Yes Loniten is better but has to be taken under medical supervision due to its likely grave adverse effects in some.
Minoxidil comes in 2.5mg,5mg 10mg tablets. I usually start with 0.625mg once daily dose for women. For men on the other hand, 1.25mg per day is a good starting dose. However, you may need to scale this does upwards to 2.5 mg a day taken once a day on the advice of your doctor. This is not an OTC drug so do not self medicate. It can have serious cardiovascular side effects if not taken under medical supervision.
@@sujanmallick4080 it’s hard to say really, I’ve done so many things I don’t know what’s done what. I was taking 10mg as well as laser and finasteride and dutasteride and also prp and still losing hair believe it or not. I lost hair for quite a while like that. I eventually lowered the dose of oral down to 2.5 and now I only take that and finasteride. Quit prp, quit dutasteride,& quit laser. It seems like my hair loss has basically stopped at this point. I’m not sure if I was doing too many things and it actually hurt me or if I was such a sever case or hair loss that nothing would stop my hair loss until it reached a certain point until it was able to maintain what was left. I’m actually still clueless years later and many many treatments later lol
@@sujanmallick4080 I felt like at 10mg I had cardiovascular issues or chest issues. Breathing, heart rate etc....when I went to 2.5 I feel like they stopped. Be careful if you take any other stimulants with it I will say that. I felt like that had an effect for sure. One was trying to lower my heart rate and one was trying to raise it and it’s just not a good place to be.
Doctor, Last year I had Corona in August, it's been a year and my hair is growing back and getting thick but new hair are finer but not thing. I was diagnosed with telogen effilum and dermatologist suggested me mild steroid minoxidil because I lost hair in diffuse pattern, I am sacred to apply it. What do you suggest? Though my hair is growing back healthy and I am not having hair fall as I had after Corona.
Once the stress is eliminated, your hair will come back unless it was also due to androgenetic alopecia. You can help it with Minoxidil and Finasteride.
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks doctor, you mean I can get help of minoxidil and finestride to bring back those hair faster which I lost due to stress or telogen effilum? Right? Currently losing around 20-25 hairs a day and all have same quality. Can finistride be used in TE cases?
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks doctor saab. Will use minoxidil first though as given by doctor. God bless you. 🙏🏼 STAY healthy and that big smile and energetic smile suits you :)
Any scalp irritant will cause increase in the size of blood vessels and they will bring more blood to the scalp which will in turn lead to more hair regrowth. It is like the action of Minoxidil.
Doctor I'm on finasteride for 5 months it has increased my sex drive 100% and caused hot flushes what is this doctor? I hear it is reflex androgenity and makes follicle upretulated to dht
Finastreide increases testosterone levels since it blocks its conversion to DHT. This increase works differently for different people. Watch this video on RH- ua-cam.com/video/WqqRgnvCxEE/v-deo.html
Doctor I using oral minoxidil for 3 months now after 1 month start shedding and then baby hair start appears no after 3 months shedding coming again,is it normal and should I continue using?thanks
hi doctor , is it possible to take 1.25 mg oral and topical 5% together? This is sure that this will not lead to unwanted bo dy hai with dosage of 1.25 mg? thanks
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks , and if i keep taking the drug, the hypertrichosis will reappear? or the laser destroy the body hair forever? Do you make online consultation ( i am french)? thanks
@@hairtransplantinindia according to your knowledge this is possile to get result for crown with only 0.625 mg daily? because many doctor are using dosage such as 2.5 mg for males.thanks
same position as the guy that msged you i cant get it prescribed you never answered if drinking 1-2 drop of the topical well have the same effect as the pill well the body absorb the drops sounds insane i know but it dose say minoxidil in the ingredients
Yes, theoretically, it will reach the blood stream as oral minoxidil but will be dangerous and hence not recommended. The other ingredients are POISON!
Are there ways to avoid low blood pressure while using oral minoxidil? Experts say to drink more water and caffeine, exercise and eat more salt to increase blood pressure. Will these strategies reduce the risk of this minoxidil side effect?
Yes, I use 2.5mg of oral minoxidil per day. My starting dose was 0.625, and then I increased it to 1.25 after about four weeks. After about eight weeks, I asked my dermatologist to increase it to 2.5. He is familiar with oral minoxidil clinical trials and knew that 2.5 is a good dose for men. I've been checking my blood pressure at home. I was worried that increasing the dose might change my blood pressure, but my blood pressure is the same at 2.5 as it was at 1.25. I haven't noticed any side effects, but I haven't noticed much hair regrowth, if any. I've only been using it for three months, which isn't enough time to see much results, especially considering that my starting dose was only 0.625.
@@dualscreengrant Thanks for sharing. I feel you will get a result in a couple of months. If you do not, it will indicate that your baldnes is progressive and over which Minoxidil has no control. Also it will underline the fact that Minoxidil is not an alternative to Finasteride. But let us hope that uour benefit from OM. All the best!
@@dualscreengrant do u workout have caffeine i am suggested to take oral minoxidil i have a bp systilic 100 disystolic 70 What should i do? Shall i take give some tips R u taking finasteride tooM
THANK YOU DOCTOR. Hairloss is very distressing so it is wonderful that doctors like you care to try and help and take the time to make these informative video - We appreciate very much!!!!
Thanks. Appreciate your comment. It encourages me.
He is doing great job lot of respect to him
Your commitment to answering people’s comments is very impressive.
Thanks for watching my videos.
@@hairtransplantinindia Is there an easy way I can set up a consultation with you from the United States? In addition to PRP treatments, I was prescribed oral Fin. and oral Min. but would like to talk to you about it. Let me know when you have the chance. I will also check out your website.
@@KobeDirkMelo You can whatsapp my manager Puneet at 00918872238888 and I can help you.
@@hairtransplantinindia awesome I will get on that and try to set up something for next week.
@@hairtransplantinindia we will speak soon. But could you answer one question for me? Should I visit a urologist next week to test my hormone levels? My main concern is the increase in estrogen from Fin and I want to see if I’m possibly susceptible to gynecomastia. Is there any sense to this?
Probably the most concise oral minoxidil video I’ve ever found.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks Dr. Bhatti. Ethical, objective voices can be so rare in this field, especially ones putting out content like this. You're doing really valuable work
Thanks.
Dr.Your acknowledgement of the dramatic psychologocal effects of hair loss is important.Many are sick and tired of the half ass effort of the medical community in the US to prioritize this issue that debilitates men and womenn profoundly.
hahnk you for your comment. Yes it is a huge psychological issue that has been commercialised.
You're very well educated especially on the psychological effect that hairloss has on people.
Thanks!
@@hairtransplantinindia I have been using minoxidil topical 5% for 4 months and zero results. Do you think the oral minoxidil works better than topical?
@@tarcisiasiniscalchi6641 Both are not DHT blockers. But OM is better than 5% Minoxidil- only it has to be taken under close supervision due to heart related side effects.
I wanna talk like u, what a mesmerising vocabulary... I hope I would had this type teachers in my medical college
Thanks for being so gracious with your comment.
Thank you so much for such wonderful information.. In my years of hairloss journey, no doctor has guided me this much as you have in some 9 minutes! I am a 29 year old female with pcod problem, I have done everything in my capacity.. I am suffering from thinning hair and balding of crown.. Very frustrated!!
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As others have said this is one of the best videos on oral minoxidil out there. There aren't many Dr provided videos out there. Dr. are you taking any medications for your hair?
Yes I take Propecia 1 mg alternate days. Nothing else.
Since 12 years now!
Thanks for watching
@@hairtransplantinindia Thanks for your transparency Doc!
1mg every other day is good enough?
Good video. I’m surprised the doctor takes so much time out to make all of these.
I have a question from an individual who is scheduled for a LIMB surgery later this year :
QUESTION: I will be on narcotic pain medication for 7-10 days. Would you recommend stopping the OM during this time around surgery? How long can you go off OM before hair gains would be negated?
ANSWER: The medicine should be stopped 2 days before. If you are taking medication that can elevate your blood pressure you need to stop medication. Best wil be to talk to your anesthetist at the time of pre-anesthetic evaluation and he will regulate the medicines for you. You can safely stop the medication for 7-10 days without any issue.
I am posting the reply here (while maintaining your privacy) so more patients can benefit.
Hi doctor, i have low blood pressure... Taking 0.5mg oral minoxidil everyday.. will it decrease my blood pressure further?
Also what's your opinion of DIMs capsule for hairfall? It's an estrogens blocker and can be used as an anti androgen in high doses..
Oral Minoxidil should not be taken without medical supervision.
Yes DIM especially for people who are obese is helpful. For others I cannot say.
Low as in how much less than 90
Hello Doctor! I have 2 questions to ask:
1. When is the best time to take oral minoxidil? morning afternoon or before sleeping?
2. My dermatologist recommended me to use ‘trilast hair solution’. Is it as effective as topical minoxidil ?
Minoxidil has nothing to do with DHT and can be take anytime. I just searched 'Trilast'- it is neither a stimulant nor contains anything significant that will benefit hair.
@@hairtransplantinindia hi doctor which time consume oral Minoxidil please help me im from india 🇮🇳
Before going to bed at night @@arggamer575
Hi doctor, seen some of your video, Very impressive. I will be grateful to you if you can tell if I have done a mistake? I had a hair transplant done 2 months ago and was told to start using 5% minoxidil after 2 weeks post op but I was scared of wounds so didn’t apply but now since it’s healed I have just started using minoxidil after 7 weeks. Do you think it’s a mistake? Will it effect my results? Please advise, I will be very thankful to you
great video doc! best on this topic! Is there a huge risk of hypertrichosis or weight gain / puffy eyelid / dark circle from oral minoxidil in comparison with topical? Can you do laser hair removal to remove unwanted body hair while keep taking oral minox? thanks doc
Risk of hypertrichosis is uncommon. Try it for 3 months and you should know.
Just 1 to 2 laser sessions will take care of that if it does happen.
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks , and if i keep taking the drug, the hypertrichosis will reappear? or the laser destroy the body hair forever?
Do you make online consultation ( i am french)? thanks
@@eudespottier updates?
Best video on oral minoxidil I have seen. Very ethical.
Thanks for the kid words of appreciation.
I'm taking finasteride for about 8 months.
Still my crown looks thin, so im wondering if i could add 5mg oral minoxidil for better results, or maybe PRP. What would you recommend doctor?
Yes you could in consultation with a doctor locally. Since it has to be monitored closely.
@@CyberWolfVR Oral Minoxidil affects the cardiovascular system. You need to rule out concomitant issues of the heart and stay under medical care.
What do you think of sublingual method of delivery. The clinical trial done by
Sinclair Dermatology so far seems quite promising.(Opinion part I am not a doctor) It seems to bypass the liver and and go straight into the bloodstream through the mucose membrane this also seems to make the side effects virtually nonexistent. It appears to be a excellent happy medium choice. I would enjoy hearing your feedback on it though as i am not a medical professional i merely look at the data (which of course could be skewed)
Sublingual delivery of drugs only bpasses the first pass metabolism. Once they dissolve their active ingredients are in turn absorbed idirectly nto the bloodstream. The advantage is that they go into action very quickly since they are diretly absorbed into the blood stream. But they do not bypass the liver/kidney! None of the touted medical advances in hair loss since past 15-25 years have withstood the test of time. They just have one function- they keep hopes alive!!
Great Dr! I appreciate your honest and cautious approach. Thank you Sir.
Glad it was helpful!
hi doctor :) does usage of minoxidil causes weight gain and does it reduces the blood clotting
No it does not.
How long do you think this oral routine can be administered. And any labs that needs to be done and if the labs are to be drawn, what are the time periods for that. Thanks
6 months after hair transplant. You need to visit a doctor every week in the first one month.
wow Doctor! the best video about oral minoxidil i could find thanks a lot for this video! I have a question and would appreciate an answer from you sir. Im currently taking finasterid for 3 1/2 months now but my hairline is still receding its worse than before. My crown is filling up good but my hairline is trash. Im also microneedling my hairline to get regrowth. I dont want to apply topical minoxidl bc of my fastly irritating scalp. So my question is, should i wait what fin is doing for me to the 6months mark or should i start with oral minoxidil? i bought 5mg tablets from thailand. I would start taking 1,25 in the morning and in the evening. Im a healthy young (24) and extremely fit guy. Ive read that oral minoxidil stays only 12 hours in the body so it should be taken in the morning and in the evening? sorry for taking your time sir but i hope you can help me out have a nice day sir!
Don't forget to consult a cardiologist before taking oral min!!
Hi you need to be aware that medications only delay balding. Please share pictures so I can help drbhatti@darlingbuds.com
So very right. Thanks for chipping in.
Whats your result brother
@@arggamer575 stopped everything since 1 year, im 28 now and my hair is doing fine, contrary to my expectations, ill probably maybe go for a transplant in a year or two. There are more important things in life than hair
Hi Doc!
I have one Question. I heard about oral minoxidil positive dose depend on hair and my question is that people can get better results in hair thickness from 5mg oral minoxidil compared to 2,5 mg oral minoxidil?
Thank you for your reply !
Yes this is dose dependant in this range.
@@hairtransplantinindia thank you for your reply ❤️
Hello sir. Amezed by your results. Sir is it possible to use only chest and beard hairs for NW 4/5 level baldness if i don’t want to use hairs from back of scalp. I mean only body hair transplant.Is it possible at your hospital.
Just non-scalp hairs will look unnatural. The whole approach is built around hiding the unique texture and characteristics of body hair amidst scalp grafts when used in the ratio 1:4.
I’ve recently started doing oral minoxidil 2.5 mg 2xs daily with 0.5 dutasteride and vitamin d3 10,000 iu and in less than 2 months I’ve been getting crazy non stop hair growth. Also I ad topical adapelene 0.1 otc 1-2xs a week on my scalp along with doing microneedle stamp 2.5 needle length 1-2 xs a week.
How old are you?
@@hairtransplantinindia 35
Bhai oral minoxidil ka kyo side effect tho nahi hai muje doctor ni 2.5 mg recommend kiya tha.
Bro kya apse baat ho sakte hai.
@@shubhamjain1867 idk what your saying this isn’t English
Doctor do you think we will find a cure? I have done everything.
Cure is not coming soon.
Does oral minoxidil cause worse hair shedding in the beginning months of taking? Does it cause shedding of eye lashes as well? I am currently taking 2.5mg per day for 1.5 months now and noticed worse hair shedding. Seems like my eye lashes are also shedding. I am a female. Thanks.
Nice video. How would one avoid the extra hair growth oral minoxidil comes with?
Not likely with low doses. But you can never say.
Dear Doctor.
I have been taking topical minoxidil for years, and now I want to switch to oral. I would like to follow your rule that start with a low dosage 1.25mg then increase slowly, but the only tablet in my country is Pfizer loniten 10mg. Is it ok to cut into 4 parts (2.5mg) taking once every other day, or I have to cut into 1/8 (kind of difficult) taking every day?
Thank you very much.
That would be difficult.
I am using Topical minoxidi 5%. My doctor prescribed 2.5g minoxil tablet as well with topical. But I preferred only topical as it is showing results. So why should I take tablet. But my question to you is what multivitamin to take for hairloss ? What you suggest usually. I am in grade 2 balding only.
Multivitamins- only B7 (Biotin)
Minoxidil does not stop progression of baldness.
OM is more effective than TM and hence your doctor may have switched to OM.
Pleaes ask him too.
Hello Doc, how long can dutasteride 0.5 mg be taken? I have been taking it for close to 10 months now on daily basis. Also, once we start reducing the dose, does the benefits also reduce?
It needs to be taken as long as your baldness has not stabilised. The benefit is dose dependant.
Sir, I hope you will respond to my comment I am having hair-fall from the last 3 years I start taking medicines at very early stages I am using minoxidil from more than 2.5 years and finasteride use for more than 1 years but they didn't improve my hair fall even 1%. what could be the reason? should I change the drug or my hair-fall is from any other reason I have very dandruff and also losing hairs from every part of the body thanks for your time waiting for your response
Send pics of when you started and now.
@@hairtransplantinindia thank you
man, any updates?
@@mrram33 same
I'm on 2.5mg oral minoxidil lonitab brand, and 1mg on finasteride I have diffuse thinning do u think I'll see good result
You should with this combination. What does your doctor say?
@@hairtransplantinindia he agreed can I send you picture of my hair now so u can examine what result I'll get
Don’t use finasteride!!! It can cause permanent Erectile dysfunction
Update??
@@lib5084 mate, any updates?
Is there an increased risk of side effects from oral monoxidil if you do very intensive excersize/sport where your heart rate is extremely elevated?
None if the dose is low and you do not have pre-existing cardio-pulmonary morbidities. OM needs to be monitored continuously by your doctor who has precsribed it.
@@hairtransplantinindia ok I was just wondering about the low blood pressure. Thanks for clarifying :)
Hello Doctor. I started to take Oral Minox before 4 days there is no side effect except that i notice swelling around my eyes (puffy eyes). My Question is this temperoral? Or it will be as long as i take the medicine?
Before starting OM, get a cardiovascular assessment done by an MD doctor.
Sir how effective is minoxidil plus finasteride topical soln 5% ? I'm using it for the last 6 months n haven't experienced any side effects yet. I heard it may be effective
How have you responded?
@@hairtransplantinindia I do experience hairfall but my hair condition has improved but need to wait for a year to see. I know hair transplant is the only option but it isn't a bad option to use it to protect your native hair
Amazing explanation Doc. Very comprehensive. Ive recently done a FUE transplant and the doc gave me oral minoxidil 2.5mg a day minimum of 6 months to guarantee the recovery. I opted out of finasteride or dutasteride as I had terrible side effects from it. After next treatment can be discussed. So far side effects are only a litle faster heartbeat. First few days headaches but it stopped. A little facial swelling so Im adjusting diet and salt and doing more cardio to compensate.
Let's hope for the best without oral Finasteride.
U can also try a topical anti androgen like topical finasteride to reduce systemic effects and side effects or eliminate them altogether or so I’ve heard
There’s also a chemical called RU58841 or something like that, that is a topical solution to inhibit dht in the scalp and is also a growth agonist look into it if you haven’t already because I hear great things about these options!
Can I use it for traction alopesia
Yes you can on a doctor's prescription.
Question, If you have not tried topical minoxidil and just went straight to, let's say 1.25 mg of oral minoxidil would there still be a shedding phase or would you skip this part?
Yes shedding phase is bound to happen if the medicine is effective
Sir i have been using oral minoxidil 1.25mg for almost 1 month and i can see some improvement in my crown area. and i haven’t observed any side effects. When can i increase the dose to 2.5 mg. Earlier i have been using tropical minoxidil as well for almost 6 months but haven’t seen any improvement
You will need an in person consultation before drugs like these. Not something I can comment on online for a specific person. The guidelines are general in nature.
Hi doctor, can I take 2.5 MG every two days (it's easier) or it's better 1.25 MG every day? I want start with a low dosage
Thanks for all
OM is a drug that has to be taken under medical supervision. Only your doctor will be able to answer how much you can take.
So its better to take topical min and oral fin to be on the safer side ? im on (dut)
I started 2% topical, hair loss stopped in 4 days, increased to 5% , hairs become thicker and and voluminous, increase the dose to 10 percent, started to see hair growth, combined 10 percent with .5 mm derma roller, then 12.5% with 1 mm derma roller to increase absorption, unbelievable result, now will try 2.5 mg oral let’s see how the result will be
Great to hear your story. Why not share a video of how you use the dermaroller.
@Ankur Sharma updates?
Doctor, when comparing oral and topical which one is more effective and result guaranteeing.
Oral is better but you need a cardiovascular assessment before starting it.
@@hairtransplantinindia Doctor, I'm taking finasteride. Can I take oral minoxidil 1.25mg and stop it after getting desired result?
Hello doctor thankyou for such a great explanation on the topic.
If u dont mind id like to ask you if Zerobare-5 is better than Mintop Forte ?
I was taking mintop forte for the past 6-7 but my doctor recently changed to Zerobare-5 solution. Can u please share some of ur knowledge on this ?
The constituent is 5% Minoxidil. If your doctor suggested it, theer must be some reason like excessive flakiness, dryness and itching whch you may have complained of to him. But honestly, I have not heard of this company.
@@hairtransplantinindia He said that its much more effective than mintop forte. That was the reason for switching.
I did noticed that it gets absorbed by the skin VERY fast, as in, takes about 3 minutes whereas mintop took upto 2 hours.
@@exodion4173 If it is helping you, do not switch to any other.
Doctor is minoxiheart a good brand?... please help me if you can have a quick check on this brand since this brand is economically the most effecient for me but it is not all a recognised brand so i am worrying a lot...i have to start it early cause i have been declared cardiovascularly fit and recommended oral minoxidil by you...i know you dont discuss or recommend brands but in this case i am in a huge dillema doctor because of the long term economic efficiency and utility of the product... please help me in this one
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Dr saab pls throw some light on use of topical finestride in combination with minoxidil
Dear Mr Udit. It does not work. Nothing works but Oral Finasteride.
If someone sells you a hair transplant and convinces you that you do not need it since you are anxious about it, he is soliciting.
That itself is a red flag sign.
I tried Morr-f 5 and 10, for about 2 years. Didn't work. It is topical finasteride plus minoxidil solution
Sir it's just a placebo.
Hi doctor. Is it true that oral minoxidil causes premature aging by blocking collagen?
Thee is no scientific substance to this claim. However people have noticed that they have increased wrinkle formation after oral minoxidil. This may just be coincidental.
Hi doctor, is loxidil forte from new life pharmacy in Thailand as effective as the name brand? Thank you!
Hi I have not prescribed this ever hence will not know. Some of my patients have experimented with Lonitab. However if it is a good pharmacy, you can rely upon them.
Hello mister Bhatti,
I am going to start treatment with 2.5mg per day, is it more effective to take this as a once-a-day dosis, or is better to split these to 1.25mg and take it twice? I will also do it in the name of science and try to share my experience.
Greetings.
+Kid Power Finasteride upto 5 mg is routinely taken in urological ailments. However for hair, doses exceeding 1 mg a day have no established benefit as per studies.
@@hairtransplantinindia I know, I was talking about oral minoxidil. I only take about ~5mg per week in total.
which is the best minoxidil brand in india?
Which one you recommend to your patients?
And how to check if the product is counterfeit as you know in india there is a big market of counterfeit drugs?
I would say Mintop 5% by Dr Reddy's which I have recommended since long. I bought from a reputable pharmacy/clinic against a receipt, you need not worry about fakes.
@@hairtransplantinindia is lonitab counterfeit or legit?
@@jayhathaway4720 hi so is Lonitab any good? I have already got it but still hesitant to use it
@@shomoon968 It's legit minoxidil, but after trying it i wouldn't recommend oral minoxidil. I got really bad side effects and if you aren't careful you can damage your heart.
@@jayhathaway4720 Lonitab is Oral Minoxidil
I have already had two laser hair removal sessions on my full arms and I am going to continue with this treatment every 6-8 weeks until 6 sessions are complete. My question is, if I start taking oral minoxidil will it regrow the arm hair/ counteract the laser hair removal treatment?
I would think laser hair removal stops the follical from coming through
Laser damages the follicles itself so you are safe, however oral minoxidil has been linked with cardiovascular issues
When you suggest patients to start with 0.65 mg , how long after should they start increasing the dosage?
Not before 6 months. Benefits from all hair loss medications follow the hair cycle.
Hello doctor, please recommend/ suggest medicines or treatment for 17 year old boy having started receding hair line. It's in his genetics. I m confused. Pls pls pls
Thanks for watching.
He should start applying 5% topical minoxidil twice a day to the scalp.
Doctor is Noxidil has the same effect as loniten?
Yes. Made in Thailand.
Thank you, wonderful Doctor.
sir is it okay to go under hair transplant if a person having thin hairs, can one get desired hair volume or not ?
And which medicine we can take to stop thinning of hairs.
thanks in advance 😊
The result that you get is a reflection of the quality of donor hair.
Darling Buds Clinic thanks for reply sir. So it’s all depends upon donor area. And can you please explain what is the role of PRP in hair transplants? Your hair transplants results are phenomenal and if in future I need hair transplant I’ll definitely come at your clinic.😊. You are the best.
I’ve had a few patients asking me about oral minoxidil for AGA. I was wondering if you have had any patients experiencing any cardiovascular or renal side effect on low dosages?
None till date have experienced this. However I get a cardio consultation and work up before I initiate patients to OM.
@@hairtransplantinindia thank you, that’s good to know. Very informative video!
Dr., so if my skin is allergic to topical minoxidil, it would still be safe to take it in oral form with no allergic reaction?
But OM has to be taken after assessment of cardiovascular condition. I would advise you to be on Oral Finasteride instaead. But it is your choice.
Hello dr , I am thinning on the crown .can you please tell which one is more effective topical minoxidil and oral minoxidil ? What is best brand of minoxidil that you will recommend?
Oral is much more effective but has a lot of side effects on the cardiovascular system. You will need to take it under strict medical supervision.
I Heard that topical Minoxidil will loose its effect in 2-3 years. How is IT with oral Minoxidil? Will it have its effect a Life Long?
This is not true. topical Minoxidil is a vasodilator and does not loose this property. Oral minoxidil is fine if one takes it only after prescription from a medical doctor after getting their BP checked. However, oral minoxidil is known to reduce BP and can have a side-effect eg dizziness/ headaches or fainting. Hence, I would not advise my patients to be on oral minoxidil lifelong.
Hi doc, quick question, if someone is prescribed a dose of 2.5 mg but wants to start lower, could the pill be dissolved in distilled water and titrated with a dosage syringe? I hope that makes sense. I do this with a 50 mg tablet of something else and titrate 2.5 mg per my doctor’s instructions. Would this work with OM and could it be used sublingually this way? Thank you 🙏🏻
So you dissolve it in distilled water and use the residue or you drink it? For your information, Minoxidil powder is a crystalline solid that is very slightly soluble in water. That is the problem with your experiment!
@@hairtransplantinindia ah I see, so that wouldn’t work with the OM it seems. The other medication dissolves in water so I just drink a small dose at night
Hi doctor! I have a bizarre query but, can taking the liquid minox orally about 2 to 3 drops under the tougue every day also do the same thing? I know oral minox will be stronger than topical, and I know if not careful it can be quite dangerous, but what do you think? please answer me.
CAUTION: Such cases of poisoning have been reported. One patient went into shock and pulmonary edema following with such an experiment. Drugs should never be taken in modes that are not approved by your physician.
@@hairtransplantinindia Oh right! but doesnt liquid minoxidil only have 3 ingredients? Propelyne Glycol, purified water, and the minoxidil itself? At very low doses like 2 to 3 drops under the toungue, is it still dangerous? Please answer doctor.
@@rbz7875 Not a recommendation by the company or the right thing to do.
hi doctor, 1.5 year ago, i got prescribed with topical minoxidil 5% and 1 mg Finasteride everyday
but now due to stress, my hairline has started to reced at a rapid pace in one side
now my doc had prescribed me 2.5 mg minoxidil tablet, along with some folligain lotion, and " no Finasteride" ,is it ok to not take Finasteride, as i am experiencing serious hair loss😅
Why did he stop the medication?
@@hairtransplantinindia that's what i dont get, maybe because i am starting with minoxidil tablet, to see if it having any kind of side effects, but i have texted him, to ask if he is sure, because my hair fall has become severe recently
Is 0.625 twice a day different to 1.25 once a day? U said I take 0.625 twice a day? Why not once a day at 1.25
Sir i am on oral minoxidil 2.5mg and finax 1mg everyday.Hwz this combo to treat early genetic thinning.
Some doctors are saying it's not good to take two oral medication like these two for androgenetic alopecia
Is this combination harmful or its good?
Same bro. But I started dutasteride now. You should too.
Hello doc very informative video, love it, I don't wanna take your time only two simple question:
1-Is it any difference to take 5mg divided in two parts(2.5mg) morning at night or it's better just in once with Dutasteride at Pm???
2-I am taking Dutasteride and OM with milk because with water gave me stomachache, its okay or milk reduce the effects??
Thank you so much.
That depends upon what your doctor has prescribed you since both are prescription medications. I seldom if ever prescribe both OM and Dutasteride. My patients beenfit tremendously with strategised Finasteride protocols alone. You may like to watch: ua-cam.com/video/cPWmhkYEiUw/v-deo.html
Hi Doctor
I am Aged 28
I have many doctors in Tamil Nadu.All are telling to avoid even Topical Minoxidil .Either they Prescribe PRP which i went through no use.
Is Oral Minoxidil safe ?
For medications you need a consultation.
@Darling Buds Clinic Doctor, I'm taking finasteride. Can I take oral minoxidil 1.25mg and stop it after getting desired result?
You cannot stop hair loss medications if baldness is not yet stable. All gains will be lost in the blink of an eye.
@@hairtransplantinindia What if I stop oral minoxidil and continue taking finasteride?
What are the best oral minoxidil brands?
Sorry but I do not discuss brands. It wil have conflict of interest.
Is it safe for men to start minoxidil 5mg? Thank you
That is on the higher side but if doctor declares you fit for it, yes you can.
What if a patient take oral minoxidil thinking that it would grow him a very good beard and then it can be used for a transplant , is it possible at all , no I mean is the hair grown in body by oral minoxidil permanent ? And can this grown hairs by oral minoxidil can be used for hair transplant ??
Yes but then they are Minoxidil dependant and you will need to apply Minoxidil always.
Excellent video 👍🏼
Thanks.
Hello doctor, since you said oral minoxidil has a vasodilatory property or derma papilla cells repair / regeneration property for 72 hours does this mean we can take the drug just on alternate days of a week instead of daily?( Say Monday, Wednesday, Friday )... I'm currently taking Finasteride following the same schedule of 3 1mg tablets in a week only... As Finasteride has a tissue binding time of 4-5 days, so it should work just fine
Drugs work differently in different people. You can try it and see. Though that is not the general recommendation and trend.
This is what I’m thinking about doing for myself, oral minox 2.5 mg and 1 mg fin, 3 times a week on alt days
Any updates man ? We would like to know
@@trewright58 I changed Finasteride to Dutasteride, which I take just once a week... My hair loss progression is more severe for my age, that's why I've to switch to Dutasteride... In addition, I'm applying Minoxidil daily... How's the oral minoxidil working for you btw?
Hey doc, I’ve been using oral minox 0.625 mg a day. Initially I used 1.25mg and lowered it. But feeling kind of tired and head feeling woozy. Is that normal? I feel it’s changed the texture of my hair in one week but perhaps that’s a illusion. I’m worried that I might have to quit this drug
Please get your cardiovascular status checked before taking this medication. You are getting hypotensive and this may be an emergency situation.
@@hairtransplantinindia wait this is an emergency ? Should I quit then?
@@beaglesnlove580what's the status?
@@shubhampratap3298 I quit the drug
Hello. Can i combine oral minoxidil and finasteride. I have hypertension should I stop my medicine for hypertension if I taking oral minoxidil? Thanks
You will need to discuss this with your treating physician. Ask him if 2.5 mg oral minoxidil can be taken and how to modulate your existing hypertension medicine while on oral minoxidil
Sir I'm suffering from diffuse hair loss with thinning mostly in crown and vertex areas
My doctor prescribed me 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg finax but I'm suffering form severe itching because of the topical minoxidil and erectyle disfuntion
As you said if there is a problem with finax, oral minoxidil can be useful for regrowth of hair
Can I ask my doctor to stop giving me finax and prescribe me oral minoxidil instead?
Will oral minoxidil work efficiently without finax for hair regrowth?
Oral Minoxidil is not an alternative for Finasteride. Please point out to me where I have suggested this!
Doctor I have taken oral minox 1.25mg for 20 days and it caused increased heart rate, stomach issues.I have stopped it 10 days ago.But side effects is still there.Does the side effects go away..plzz reply doctor
Yes this effect will soon pass.
What about RU dermal dr..
Not using it. Recommend only medications with clinically proven efficacy.
5 mg liquid Minoxidil oral 2 a day ok?
@@BEATCUTTERZMUSIC Pleaes do not take Liquid Minoxidil orally.
Ok thank I won’t
I have had bypass surgery and take a beta-blocker. Would these be automatic Barr or not?
No this is not a problem. However you will need to stopblood thinners 7-10 days before procedure in consultation with your cardiologist and go for the hair transplant if INR is normal.
@@hairtransplantinindia I meant is it OK to take oral minoxidil?
@@SteveFranklinPalmer I don't think it is appropriate for you, given your condition. However you need to ask your cardiologist.
Do you think I should increase my oral minoxidil dose from 2.5mg to 5mg if there hasn't been much improvement after five months? I haven't gotten hypertrichosis or any other side effects, so I think that I might have a high tolerance and need a higher dose.
This is not the normal dose of ora; Finasteride. Exceeding 1mg is of no use due to the flattening of the dose response curve beyond 1 mg a day. Watch: ua-cam.com/video/GwbYW3D6OJI/v-deo.html
I'm not planning to increase my oral finasteride dose. I'm planning to increase my oral minoxidil dose. It seems like men usually use 2.5 or 5, so I think that 5mg of OM might be a better better dose for me.
Is any side effects after usage Bro
Some people get side effects from oral minoxidil, but I haven't. It's pretty safe at a 2.5mg dose, though there's still a low risk of side effects.
@@dualscreengrantdid you increase? If so did it work
hi doctor have had chronic telogen effluvium for the past 7 years would oral minoxidil help re set hair growth phases
Yes it will help but not as much as oral Finasteride would.
@@hairtransplantinindia unfortunately i can't use finesteride or topical minoxidil
Doctor, how can I get a hold of oral minoxidil? It seems to be difficult to get here in Mexico.
You can ask any friend from Asia to get it for you while returning to Mexico.
which oral minoxidil pill would you recommend?
No brand names here please
Very informative video, Dr. Bhatti. I've been on Propecia for about 10 years now and stopped Topical Minoxidil because I has SMP done on my scalp in 2017 and 3 more sessions last month. I want to try OM and see if it works better than the topical version. I had 2 hair transplants done by another doctor in 2015 in India. I was about to come to your clinic, but decided to go to another doctor in Delhi. The hair grew fine, but I am certain he cheated me. In 2 sessions he transplanted 7000 grafts, but it looks more like 3000 grafts. I know an average person has 8000 grafts as maximum donor count so there is no way he transplanted that much hair. He is a well known doctor (I'm sure you know who I'm talking about), but he is very shady and was also quite rude to me. I really wish I came to see you instead. You seem like a genuine person and I know you're a fantastic surgeon.
Thanks for the kind words. Before starting OM, do get a ardiovascular assessment done. It is a prescription drug because it needs periodic evaluation of condition.
@@hairtransplantinindia Thank you for the advice, Dr. Bhatti. I will try and get that done.
Are you talking about Dr Gaurang krishna?
@@anautumnforcrippledchildre8369 What's the name of doctor?
Fantastic doctor!
Thanks
Tried almost everything and 1mg of fin and 2.5 of oral minoxidil has shown the best results by far. By far..
Thanks for sharing. Yes for those who are otherwise fit, this is a miraculous combination.
@@hairtransplantinindia No problem I tried topical fin and topical min and I just went backwards. From going back to the oral route I have had fewer sides and impressive results. Topical fin gave me way worse side than oral fin.
This is beneficial to the hair loss community.
Hi doctor. Can I know if it is safe to take along with tofacitinib
If you are taking the drug for ulcerative colitis, such information about drugs needs to be taken in consultation with your local doctor. Oral Minoxidil requires medical supervision.
hello DR. I have sebhorreic dermatitis. Does that cause hair loss or thinning. Im starting to thin out. Im taking finasteride. Im going to get a prescription for oral minoxidil. Is oral minoxidil loniten? Is it really more effective and powerful than topical?
Seborrheic dermatitis does not cause baldness.
Yes Loniten is better but has to be taken under medical supervision due to its likely grave adverse effects in some.
what is the best way to take minoxidil 2.5 mg once a day or 1.25 mg twice a day?
Minoxidil comes in 2.5mg,5mg 10mg tablets. I usually start with 0.625mg once daily dose for women. For men on the other hand, 1.25mg per day is a good starting dose. However, you may need to scale this does upwards to 2.5 mg a day taken once a day on the advice of your doctor. This is not an OTC drug so do not self medicate. It can have serious cardiovascular side effects if not taken under medical supervision.
Doc , tell me you can buy minoxidil sulfate for oral use as tablets?
@@vshdhjdjdhd9587 Yes this is available in India.
What kind of results can I expect with 1.25 mg oral a day? Is it similar to 5% minoxidil topical once or twice a day?
I will need to see pictures first . drbhatti@darlingbuds.com
@@CyberWolfVR Yes sure at drbhatti@darlingbuds.com
When is the best time to take oral minoxidil?? before a meal/ after a meal??
I take it before bed
@@Hunter2847 thnx.
Yours result???
@@sujanmallick4080 it’s hard to say really, I’ve done so many things I don’t know what’s done what. I was taking 10mg as well as laser and finasteride and dutasteride and also prp and still losing hair believe it or not. I lost hair for quite a while like that. I eventually lowered the dose of oral down to 2.5 and now I only take that and finasteride. Quit prp, quit dutasteride,& quit laser. It seems like my hair loss has basically stopped at this point. I’m not sure if I was doing too many things and it actually hurt me or if I was such a sever case or hair loss that nothing would stop my hair loss until it reached a certain point until it was able to maintain what was left. I’m actually still clueless years later and many many treatments later lol
@@Hunter2847 ok.
Any side effect??
@@sujanmallick4080 I felt like at 10mg I had cardiovascular issues or chest issues. Breathing, heart rate etc....when I went to 2.5 I feel like they stopped. Be careful if you take any other stimulants with it I will say that. I felt like that had an effect for sure. One was trying to lower my heart rate and one was trying to raise it and it’s just not a good place to be.
Doctor, Last year I had Corona in August, it's been a year and my hair is growing back and getting thick but new hair are finer but not thing. I was diagnosed with telogen effilum and dermatologist suggested me mild steroid minoxidil because I lost hair in diffuse pattern, I am sacred to apply it. What do you suggest? Though my hair is growing back healthy and I am not having hair fall as I had after Corona.
Once the stress is eliminated, your hair will come back unless it was also due to androgenetic alopecia. You can help it with Minoxidil and Finasteride.
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks doctor, you mean I can get help of minoxidil and finestride to bring back those hair faster which I lost due to stress or telogen effilum? Right? Currently losing around 20-25 hairs a day and all have same quality. Can finistride be used in TE cases?
@@profitshot5855 Yes Finasteride can be used for TE if there is underlying adrogenetic alopecia component.
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks doctor saab. Will use minoxidil first though as given by doctor. God bless you. 🙏🏼 STAY healthy and that big smile and energetic smile suits you :)
Can onion juice really regrow the hair.. is there any scientific reason?
Any scalp irritant will cause increase in the size of blood vessels and they will bring more blood to the scalp which will in turn lead to more hair regrowth. It is like the action of Minoxidil.
Doctor I'm on finasteride for 5 months it has increased my sex drive 100% and caused hot flushes what is this doctor? I hear it is reflex androgenity and makes follicle upretulated to dht
Finastreide increases testosterone levels since it blocks its conversion to DHT. This increase works differently for different people. Watch this video on RH- ua-cam.com/video/WqqRgnvCxEE/v-deo.html
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I using oral minoxidil for 3 months now after 1 month start shedding and then baby hair start appears no after 3 months shedding coming again,is it normal and should I continue using?thanks
You need to see your local doctor. However shedding will occur seasonally. Are you on oral Finasteride?
Oral minoxidil only
hi doctor , is it possible to take 1.25 mg oral and topical 5% together? This is sure that this will not lead to unwanted bo dy hai with dosage of 1.25 mg? thanks
People have been taking OM and topical Minoxidil together without a problem, but under strict medical supervision.
@@hairtransplantinindia thanks , and if i keep taking the drug, the hypertrichosis will reappear? or the laser destroy the body hair forever?
Do you make online consultation ( i am french)? thanks
@@hairtransplantinindia according to your knowledge this is possile to get result for crown with only 0.625 mg daily? because many doctor are using dosage such as 2.5 mg for males.thanks
@@eudespottier You can take an appointment for a video call on whatsapp through Shalini at 00919814531111 . I look forward to spaking with you.
@@eudespottier You can try for 3 months and see.
same position as the guy that msged you i cant get it prescribed you never answered if drinking 1-2 drop of the topical well have the same effect as the pill well the body absorb the drops sounds insane i know but it dose say minoxidil in the ingredients
Yes, theoretically, it will reach the blood stream as oral minoxidil but will be dangerous and hence not recommended. The other ingredients are POISON!
Are there ways to avoid low blood pressure while using oral minoxidil? Experts say to drink more water and caffeine, exercise and eat more salt to increase blood pressure. Will these strategies reduce the risk of this minoxidil side effect?
No it will not. Use the drug only if your cardiovascular status is normal.
DS GRANT ARE U USING ORAL MINOXIDIL
Yes, I use 2.5mg of oral minoxidil per day. My starting dose was 0.625, and then I increased it to 1.25 after about four weeks. After about eight weeks, I asked my dermatologist to increase it to 2.5. He is familiar with oral minoxidil clinical trials and knew that 2.5 is a good dose for men. I've been checking my blood pressure at home. I was worried that increasing the dose might change my blood pressure, but my blood pressure is the same at 2.5 as it was at 1.25. I haven't noticed any side effects, but I haven't noticed much hair regrowth, if any. I've only been using it for three months, which isn't enough time to see much results, especially considering that my starting dose was only 0.625.
@@dualscreengrant Thanks for sharing. I feel you will get a result in a couple of months. If you do not, it will indicate that your baldnes is progressive and over which Minoxidil has no control. Also it will underline the fact that Minoxidil is not an alternative to Finasteride. But let us hope that uour benefit from OM. All the best!
@@dualscreengrant do u workout have caffeine i am suggested to take oral minoxidil i have a bp systilic 100 disystolic 70
What should i do?
Shall i take give some tips
R u taking finasteride tooM
Thank you doctor
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