Comparing Minoxidil vs Rogaine
| Minoxidil | Rogaine (minoxidil) |
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| Minoxidil | Rogaine (minoxidil) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Alopecia, High Blood Pressure. Minoxidil 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 | More about Rogaine (minoxidil) | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Minoxidil has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 10 ratings on Drugs.com. 70% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 10% 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. | |||||||||
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View all Minoxidil side effects |
View all Rogaine side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
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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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1.4 hours |
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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 185 drugs are known to interact with Minoxidil:
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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. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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October 18, 1979 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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1 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.
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