Comparing Aldactone vs Minoxidil Topical
Aldactone | Minoxidil topical |
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Aldactone (spironolactone) | Minoxidil topical |
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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, Androgenetic Alopecia. minoxidil topical 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. |
Minoxidil topical has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 165 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 46% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Aldactone side effects in more detail. |
See also: minoxidil topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Aldactone prices |
View all minoxidil topical prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other spironolactone brands include: CaroSpir | Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men, Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women, 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 |
N/A |
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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 minoxidil topical:
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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 |
August 17, 1988 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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** 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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