Sublingual Minoxidil Solution - questions

[Approach]

Today I received 2.5g/ml Minoxidil -sublingual Solution.  It calls for putting 1 drop of the solution under my tongue once/day.  Unfortunately, my primary care doctor said she is uninformed about hair loss but wrote the script anyway.  For this reason, I'm pretty sure I'm going to switch to a dermatologist moving forward.  I have several questions for now.  May I ask you "opinion" on:

1) I currently take 2.5 oral Pill of Minoxidil every day.  I also take topical minoxidil.  Now that I'm starting Sublingual, do you think I should stop the pill, the topical, or both?

2) Hypothetically, do you think taking all 3 (oral, sublingual, and topical) will crate a synergistic effect and provide remarkable results?  Or, is it stupid - health wise?  In this sense, I would take lower doses of all three.  

3) My script calls for 1 "drop" of Minoxidil solution?  It's literally the amount of 1/2 a piece of a rice.  For guys taking the sublingual solution version, do you take this tiny of a dose?  I confirmed with pharmacist on the dose; she said take 1 drop. But, it seemed strange since it's such a tiny, tiny bit. (Note the red circle in my picture.)  (The pharmacist acted a bit confused too -- as this was their very first sublingual minoxidil order.)  The wording on the medication bottle said to take it twice a day, even though doctor's script says once/day.  Crazy, I know.

4) Approximately, when do most guys begin to see results on sublingual minoxidil?

Thanks!

 

 

Edited Monday at 08:11 PM by Approach

[arthurSam]

Imo you can stop oral pill if you take sublingual.

To replace 2,5mg oral, I think 1-1.2mg (0.4-0,5ml of your product) sublingual is equivalent in terms of efficacy.

 

Can you take picture of the ingredient list in your bottle please ? 

 

Thanks !

Good luck !

 

 

 

Edited Monday at 10:08 PM by arthurSam

[Approach]

2 hours ago, arthurSam said:

Imo you can stop oral pill if you take sublingual.

To replace 2,5mg oral, I think 1-1.2mg (0.4-0,5ml of your product) sublingual is equivalent in terms of efficacy.

 

Can you take picture of the ingredient list in your bottle please ? 

 

Thanks !

Good luck !

 

 

 

 

[Gatsby]

Hey @Approach. Just take as prescribed as one drop. It will go through your liver and become systemic. I don't feel that it's really worth also taking it topically if you are taking it orally and I would definitely stop taking this with oral pill minoxidil as you will then be taking double the prescribed dose. When it comes to medication for hair loss it really is best to do it under the guidance of a dermatologist who is prescribing oral minoxidil, etc. All the best!

[Approach]

2 minutes ago, Gatsby said:

Hey @Approach. Just take as prescribed as one drop. It will go through your liver and become systemic. I don't feel that it's really worth also taking it topically if you are taking it orally and I would definitely stop taking this with oral pill minoxidil as you will then be taking double the prescribed dose. When it comes to medication for hair loss it really is best to do it under the guidance of a dermatologist who is prescribing oral minoxidil, etc. All the best!

Thank you so much.  I tried the sublingual today.  In my case, it felt like side effects began 30 mins after taking it, then lasted 1 hour, then went away.  For this reason, I believe taking it at bedtime will be a better option for me. 

Your point about going to a Dermatologist that actually "prescribes" the medicine (regularly) makes sense.  This was the first time my PCP prescribed it, she said.

 

[Gatsby]

I take my oral minoxidil just before bed also. When you say side effects @Approach what are the symptoms?

 

[Approach]

2 hours ago, Gatsby said:

I take my oral minoxidil just before bed also. When you say side effects @Approach what are the symptoms?

 

I can't truly speak about Sublingual yet...since I only tried it once thus far.  Regarding oral minoxidil though:   I am wondering if it's causing me to have less libido, maybe not though b/c I'm having some stress with some extended family members.

Edited Tuesday at 04:05 AM by Approach

[Gatsby]

2 hours ago, Approach said:

I can't truly speak about Sublingual yet...since I only tried it once thus far.  Regarding oral minoxidil though:   I am wondering if it's causing me to have less libido, maybe not though b/c I'm having some stress with some extended family members.

Sexual dysfunction is not a side effect of minoxidil. 

[arthurSam]

7 hours ago, Approach said:

 

Thanks you !

Regarding dosage, in Brasilia they sell sublingual minoxidil pill at 0.5mg. Also, dosage on different research paper start at 0,5mg and up to 1mg after some months. This is why I think standard dosage is about 1mg... 

Can you keep us informed of what your doctor will do?

Thanks !

Edited Tuesday at 08:10 AM by arthurSam

[Eli_Avdikian]

You should stop the pill and the topical version all together if you want to stick with the sublingual form. Oral minoxidil doesn't cause a drop in libido, it's all psychological in your case

[Approach]

10 hours ago, Gatsby said:

Sexual dysfunction is not a side effect of minoxidil. 

I certainly recognize your point; your research & sources of info -- are always solid. 

I should clarify.  I am referring to firmness.  It's likely psychological.  Ie, my stressful family situation this year mentioned above.  However, when I stopped oral minoxidil for a few days, my firmness improved.  Thus, my confusion.  I'm guessing once my family issues clear, I will have some improvement.  As always, thank you for your feedback 

 

Edited Tuesday at 04:48 PM by Approach

[Al - Moderator]

Definitely stop the oral min and I would probably stop the topical as well.