Rogaine Alternatives Compared
| Rogaine (minoxidil) | Spironolactone | Minoxidil topical |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Alopecia. Rogaine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Spironolactone is a diuretic that may be used to remove excess fluid (edema) from the body, lower blood pressure, or treat hyperaldosteronism. It does not cause potassium loss from the body; however... 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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| More about Rogaine (minoxidil) | More about Spironolactone | More about Minoxidil topical | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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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. |
Spironolactone has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 706 ratings on Drugs.com. 58% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 25% reported a negative effect. |
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. |
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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 Rogaine side effects |
View all Spironolactone side effects |
View all Minoxidil topical side effects |
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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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 | Aldactone, CaroSpir | Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men, Hair Regrowth Treatment for Women, Rogaine, 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 |
37 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. |
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. |
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 Rogaine:
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A total of 382 drugs are known to interact with Spironolactone:
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A total of 40 drugs are known to interact with Minoxidil topical:
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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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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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January 21, 1960 |
August 17, 1988 |
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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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