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Get topical and oral minoxidil prescriptions online for hair loss

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Book a video visit with a Sesame provider and get a minoxidil prescription online if appropriate. Minoxidil is an oral medication to treat high blood pressure, and it is a topical treatment for hair loss and thinning. Minoxidil is a vasodilator, which relaxes blood vessels to increase blood flow and oxygen, lowering blood pressure. In hair, minoxidil encourages hair to exit the dormant phase and enter the growth phase. Oral minoxidil may be used off-label for hair loss.

This medication can help you:

  • Slow and stop hair loss
  • Regrow hair
  • Thicken hair

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About minoxidil

Learn more about minoxidil, what it’s used to treat, and how to get minoxidil prescribed today.

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How to get a minoxidil prescription online through Sesame

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Choose a provider

Browse the Sesame website, where you can read reviews, compare prices, and schedule an appointment with a provider who is available when you are.

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Meet with your provider

Connect with your provider over a live video call. After reviewing your medical history, your provider will determine if minoxidil is appropriate for you.

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Get your minoxidil prescription online

Your prescription can be sent to an online pharmacy or to a local pharmacy for same-day pickup when available.

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About minoxidil prescription

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Medically reviewed by:Jessica Swirble, PharmD
The first step in getting a prescription for minoxidil online is to schedule an appointment with a Sesame provider. You can even get a same-day appointment. During the appointment, your provider will discuss your health needs and determine if you are a candidate for minoxidil.
Getting a minoxidil prescription online is easy. Simply schedule an appointment online with a Sesame provider. You will meet your provider during a video call, scheduled at your convenience, possibly even the same day. Your provider will review your medication history and recommend a treatment plan. If minoxidil is approved, it can be sent to an online pharmacy for home delivery or to a local pharmacy for pickup.

Topical minoxidil is available over the counter in a topical solution and foam. The topical solution is available in 2% and 5%. The topical foam is available in 5%.

Oral minoxidil is only available by prescription from a licensed provider. All prescriptions are at the discretion of the provider.

Oral minoxidil is commonly used to treat high blood pressure in people who have not responded to at least three other therapies. Low-dose oral minoxidil is also sometimes used off-label for hair loss.

Topical minoxidil is used to treat androgenetic alopecia in both males and females. In men, this causes a receding hairline and thinning of hair along the temples and on the top of the head. It can lead to partial or complete baldness. In women, androgenetic alopecia typically causes hair thinning on the top of the head, along the part line.

Yes, oral minoxidil has an expiration date. Look for the expiration date listed on the prescription bottle. If used past the expiration date, the medication may have lost potency and may not work as well.

Be sure to store minoxidil away from excess heat and moisture. It is also important to store medications up and away from children and pets.

Oral finasteride is FDA-approved to treat hair loss, whereas oral minoxidil is not, although it can be used off-label. Finasteride decreases levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body. Excess DHT in the scalp promotes hair loss and shrinks hair follicles. Minoxidil promotes hair growth through vasodilation of blood vessels.
While both oral minoxidil and finasteride are effective treatments for hair loss in men, finasteride has shown better results. A meta-analysis comparing dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil found that oral finasteride is the most effective oral option, and minoxidil is the most effective topical agent.
Topical and oral minoxidil are used for two different indications. Oral minoxidil is prescribed for treatment-resistant high blood pressure. Topical treatments are prescribed for hair loss. While oral minoxidil may promote hair growth, it is not FDA-approved to treat hair loss. It is sometimes prescribed off-label by providers at a low dose to treat hair loss.

If you are taking oral minoxidil, it is not recommended to suddenly stop taking it. It should be gradually lowered to prevent rebound hypertension. Abruptly stopping can cause a dangerous rise in blood pressure and fluid retention.

If you are using topical minoxidil and suddenly stop using it, any hair growth that occurred may be reversed. It may take 2–6 months before you notice hair loss or thinning following discontinuation. You will need to continue using topical minoxidil to maintain new hair growth.

Initially, you may notice a temporary increase in hair loss as minoxidil starts to work. You should notice new growth after about 2–4 months of use. Consistent use is needed for results. After 6 months of use, you should notice significant results. If not, contact your provider.