Comparing Aldactone vs Hair Regrowth Treatment For Women
Aldactone | Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women |
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Aldactone (spironolactone) | Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women (minoxidil) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Acne, Alopecia, Edema, Heart Failure, High Blood Pressure, Hirsutism, Hypokalemia, Primary Hyperaldosteronism, Primary Hyperaldosteronism Diagnosis. Aldactone may also be used for... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Alopecia. Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Aldactone has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 27 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women has an average rating of 1.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 100% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Aldactone side effects in more detail. |
See also: Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other spironolactone brands include: CaroSpir | Other minoxidil brands include: Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men, Rogaine, Rogaine Men's Extra Strength, Rogaine Women's | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
37 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 383 drugs are known to interact with Aldactone:
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A total of 39 drugs are known to interact with Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
January 21, 1960 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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