What is minoxidil?
Minoxidil is a topical medication used for the treatment of hair loss. It works by increasing the amount of blood flow to the scalp, which in turn stimulates new hair growth.
Talk to your doctor about whether minoxidil is right for you.
What are the most common side effects of minoxidil?
Minoxidil has been shown to cause adverse side effects in some patients. If these reactions become severe or do not go away after a day or two, seek medical attention right away.
The most common side effects of minoxidil use include:
Minoxidil is available over the counter or via online purchase. Want to know more? Book a video visit on Sesame to discuss this medication with a licensed health care provider. You can use this visit to ask about proper dosage, usage and storage.
If you’re experiencing hair loss, you can also book an online hair loss consult with a licensed health care provider to discuss your symptoms and the best treatment options for you.
Good news! Topical minoxidil is available over the counter. This means it is widely available for purchase at most retail health stores without a prescription from a doctor.
Not sure if minoxidil is right for you? Book a convenient and affordable virtual visit on Sesame to talk about your treatment options with a licensed health care provider.
You can learn more about minoxidil by checking out our drug information pages. Read on to learn more about minoxidil, its side effects, and dosage information:
Yes, Sesame makes it easier than ever to get a new prescription or refill an existing prescription online. To discuss a new online prescription or refill, book a video visit with a doctor or nurse on Sesame to discuss a new online prescription or refill. Clinicians on Sesame can prescribe drugs that help treat infections, allergies, high blood pressure, and more.
Note that providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
Online prescription refills are up to the discretion of your provider. If you’re a new patient, most providers will write a prescription for 30 days and may want to schedule a follow-up appointment to ensure that the medication is effective. If you’re a returning patient, your provider may prescribe for a longer period of time.
Prescriptions and prescription refills on Sesame are exclusively cash-pay. We do not accept insurance for the provider appointment or the medication. If a clinician sends your prescription to your local pharmacy, you can pick it up and pay with a method of your choice, including your FSA or HSA card, prescription card, cash, credit, and more.
Most insurance plans do not require prior authorization for medication coverage. When you go to the pharmacy to pick up your prescription, the pharmacist can use the insurance information they have on file, or you can give them your insurance information for coverage.
Health insurance plans publish a formulary for the drugs covered by the plan and the corresponding drug and copay prices. Check with your insurance provider to find out what drugs require authorization and the specific coverage information regarding the medication you’ve been prescribed.
For patients who book a weight management service through Sesame’s online weight loss management program, providers can assist with prior insurance authorization requests for your medication. For more information, visit our video weight loss program page.
