Comparing Minoxidil Topical vs Rogaine
| Minoxidil topical | Rogaine (minoxidil) |
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| Minoxidil topical | Rogaine (minoxidil) |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Alopecia, Androgenetic Alopecia. Minoxidil topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Alopecia. Rogaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Minoxidil topical | More about Rogaine (minoxidil) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Minoxidil topical has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 166 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
Rogaine has an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from a total of 53 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Minoxidil topical side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men, Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women, Rogaine, Rogaine Men's Extra Strength, Rogaine Women's | Other minoxidil brands include: Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men, Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women, Rogaine Men's Extra Strength, Rogaine Women's | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||||
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A total of 40 drugs are known to interact with Minoxidil topical:
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A total of 40 drugs are known to interact with Rogaine:
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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. |
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 | |||||||||
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August 17, 1988 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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