Common Questions about Minoxidil

Can minoxidil regrow hair?

Minoxidil can regrow hair in some people with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness or female pattern baldness). You need to use this medicine regularly for at least 2-4 months to get results. Also, you need to continue using it to maintain the results. If you stop using minoxidil, the regrown hair will fall out in about 3 months.

What is the success rate of minoxidil?

Minoxidil works best in people under the age of 40 who have recently experienced hair loss. In clinical trials with 2% minoxidil topical solution, 19% of women between the ages of 18 and 45 years reported moderate hair regrowth after 8 months, compared to 7% with placebo (inactive medicine). About 40% of women had minimal hair regrowth. Among men between the ages of 18 and 49 years, 26% reported moderate to dense hair regrowth after 4 months, compared to 11% with placebo. About 33% of men had minimal regrowth.

Can I go swimming after applying minoxidil?

Some topical minoxidil products require you to wait at least 4 hours before you can go swimming. Read the information leaflet that came with the product. Make sure you apply minoxidil to a completely dry scalp.

Can women use topical minoxidil?

Women with female pattern baldness (genetic hair thinning that occurs with age) can use minoxidil to treat androgenetic alopecia. Make sure you choose the correct product (some minoxidil topical products are for use by men only).

Is it safe to use minoxidil for life?

Long-term use of topical minoxidil is not associated with any serious risks. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a history of heart problems, or develop irritation of the scalp after using this medicine.

What is the price of minoxidil without insurance?

Without insurance, minoxidil can be as high as $71.99, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $17.93 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of minoxidil with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on minoxidil—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for minoxidil. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.