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Product Overview
Minoxidil (oral) (generic for Loniten)
What is minoxidil? Minoxidil is a prescription medication used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This drug works to relax blood vessels in the body to ease blood flow to and from the heart. This action helps to lower blood pressure over time.
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:
Weight gain
Headache
Bloating
Vomiting
Fast or irregular heartbeat
Nausea and vomiting
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Providers on Sesame can write a prescription for minoxidil to be picked up near you–often within the same day. Don’t wait to get your prescription filled. Talk to a provider on Sesame and get your prescription ordered right away for fast and convenient pickup from a pharmacy of your choice.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your doctor.
Can I get minoxidil (oral) over the counter?
Minoxidil is currently only available via prescription. This means that a licensed health care provider must authorize the use of this medication.
If you are looking for a prescription, doctors on Sesame can write a prescription–or refill an existing one–during a virtual or in-person visit. Note that not all drugs can be prescribed via an online video appointment. In some cases, an in-person doctor visit is required for a prescription.
Depending on the medication, you can arrange for same-day pickup at your pharmacy. Book an appointment with a provider on Sesame today to discuss whether or not minoxidil is right for you.
Note that all prescriptions are at the discretion of your health care provider. Sesame cannot guarantee that you will be provided a prescription after a video or in-person appointment. Providers on Sesame are unable to prescribe controlled substances. For more information about controlled substances, check out the Drug Enforcement Agency’s scheduling guidelines here.
How do I learn more about minoxidil?
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:
Can I get a new prescription or prescription refill online?
Yes, an online doctor or provider on Sesame can write or refill a prescription during your telehealth visit. Clinicians on Sesame can prescribe medications to help treat infections, UTIs, anxiety, depression, allergies, high blood pressure, erectile dysfunction, and more.
If medication is prescribed during your online visit, your provider will send your prescription to your preferred pharmacy for same-day pickup.
Note that providers on Sesame cannot prescribe controlled substances.
Are online prescription refill appointments available 24/7?
Sesame video prescription refill appointments are available 24/7 in all 50 states and can be used whenever you need to talk to a health care provider about a prescription refill.
How many refills can I get from this online prescription refill visit?
It depends! Providers on Sesame can typically assist with refilling 1-2 existing prescriptions during a prescription refill appointment. If you require additional medication, your provider may require a longer or additional visit so that there is time to adequately review and assess your medication needs.
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.
Can I use my health insurance for online prescriptions and refills?
Online prescription visits through Sesame are cash-pay only; we do not accept insurance in order to keep prices low and transparent.
However, if you do have health insurance and are prescribed medication during your appointment, your prescription may be covered depending on your plan. When you pick up your medication at your pharmacy, the pharmacist can check your coverage using the insurance they have on file or the information you provide.
To see if your medication is covered and what your copay will be, you can also check your insurance plan’s drug formulary or contact your insurance provider directly.
If you are prescribed medication through Sesame’s online weight loss program, your provider can assist with prior authorization requests for GLP-1s and other weight loss medications. Visit our program page for details.
Do I need proof of a prior prescription?
It is helpful to have proof of a prior prescription before your refill visit. Depending on the medication, some Sesame providers may require proof of a prior prescription before refilling it. Your provider may ask to see a picture of an old pill bottle or check for previous prescriptions from another Sesame provider. In some instances, your Sesame provider may also be able to access a national pharmacy system to see prescriptions from non-Sesame providers.