Oral Minoxidil (Loniten). Dosage, Frequency, Side Effects.

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00:00 - 04:49 - My Topical Minoxidil Experience & Results
04:50 - 06:17 - Which one should you try First?
06:18 - 08:45 - Side Effects from Oral Minoxidil
08:46 - 10:07 - Dosages for Oral Minoxidil
10:08 - 12:23 - How to prepare for Oral Minoxidil
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13:40 - 15:37 - How I'm taking it (Cutting/Storing)
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#OralMinoxidil #HairLoss #MrRolandas

[@GetLocklab]

Boy, watching videos like this sure makes me wish I had access to great information like this when I first started losing my hair.

[@MrRolandas]

One of few reasons why I started this channel.

[@TheHairChemist]

A serious step up towards your hair's longevity, enjoy the journey :)

[@amirpasagic162]

Do you have any experience or info on topical Finesteride? I would be curious some actual facts on how efficient it is and what are the side effects compared to the oral one.

[@Zrizzy7]

I think you should consider keeping your hair buzzed like this.. looks really good imo

[@MrRolandas]

Thanks! We shall see how this will turn up at the end.

[@GetLocklab]

I’ve been taking oral minoxidil for a year, but I’m still watching this video to learn about oral Minoxidil 👌🏻😎😜

[@thebluethunderbunny2324]

Hey man, I just started oral minox a few days ago, kinda nervous though. Any side effects? Like crazy body hair or heart issues?

[@JJ_JJ23]

@@thebluethunderbunny2324 bro , get off of it asap . It's dangerous. Don't you know about it's side effects . 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@mammalcommune]

Any idea where I can get prescribed oral minoxidil?

[@nosaints9083]

@@JJ_JJ23 where did you earn your MD? My doctor literally pushed me to get it and sited and showed me studies of how effective it is and how little to no side affects it has in low doses. Stop scaring people and hop outta here

[@techno_kidd6211]

@@thebluethunderbunny2324 update??

[@liamjamesevans]

Does anyone know what happens if you lower dosage from 5mg to 2.5mg?

[@magicbb8148]

Thanks for vidéo very helpful. How much did you pay for the tablets ?

[@MrRolandas]

I didn't 😁 I've discussed this In the video

[@eudespottier]

hi bro, i will follow your experience with oral min. The side which bother me a lot is the hypertrichosis. Does your doc tell you the rate risk of hypertrichosis with low dosage such as 1.25mg? Do the unwanted body hair stop growing at a certain point? or even back/ shoulder hair will reach crazy lenght ( 10 cm.... for exemple)

[@MrRolandas]

It's all subjective. Every individual will respond differently. I know for a fact oral minoxidil is extremely dose dependant. The lower you go, the less chances of getting sides, but also less efficacy.

[@cbyb4666]

Hi, are you still on oral? Just wondered if you are how the progress and how long do you plan on taking it for and dosage? Thanks

[@MrRolandas]

I am. I filmed recently update, will edit this video this week 🫰

[@dualscreengrant]

The problem with most doctors is that you can't find out whether they prescribe something until you meet with them in person. The person who answers the phone doesn't know. It's frustrating because it can take months to get an appointment with a dermatologist, and then you get there to find out that they don't prescribe it.

[@MrRolandas]

I would demand info through the phone. If they want your money for appointment, they have to accommodate.

[@leoman7301]

Mr Rolandas, I never tried topical minoxidil, was it difficult to wean off from it.. Did you need to do it gradually?

[@MrRolandas]

It wasn't difficult, just used less and less haha On a more serious note, I decreased my dose gradually over 2 months. Still lost all hair gained from minoxidil, so yeah, you can't "wean off from it".

[@Ranger5004]

Make sure to check your blood pressure and resting heart rate before and after usage. It was trashing my heart but I didn't feel different. My resting heart rate went from 54 -> 74, even taking 1.25mg. Over 2 weeks of data with a chest monitor.

[@MrRolandas]

Thanks for heads up! My resting heart rate is between in range of 60-70, sometimes goes as low as 55 (but this info is from my smart watch, so wouldn't trust mutch). Let's see how it goes.

[@Ranger5004]

@@MrRolandas watches are pretty accurate especially compared with themselves. I wish I could tolerate it.

[@adonisgrahovic5083]

@@Ranger5004 that is most likely just from anxiety my man. if you sit there and monitor yourself after you take it youre gonna freak yourself out and increase your heartrate

[@Ranger5004]

@@adonisgrahovic5083 Absolutely not. I have data from identical hikes, sleeping, and walking. Some get sides some don't. For me I'm just taking fin now.

[@jn5433]

Thats called anxiety

[@user-du4uf9jj7j]

can you take oral minoxidil 2.5gm and 1mg oral finasteride together? or the same day. please let me know. Thanks

[@robertbolivarr8363]

Rolandas, I noticed that little patch on the top of your head on the left side. I don't know it might be the camera angle or something or if you did shed already.

[@MrRolandas]

LED Light + Transplant + Aloe Vera :D

[@robertbolivarr8363]

@@MrRolandas I know man.. Lighting is the enemy of the HT. But all in all, I'm happy for you and excited for your growth brother.

[@Logicalprediction11]

I have been using minoxidil and finestride 10% solution on my hair in liquid form,so m planning to take in oral form so should i take 10% in oral form or should i take lower to 5% tab?

[@adamcraig1468]

I wonder how this would interact if you take cialis? They seem to be a similar medication

[@MrRolandas]

They work in a different way. The only similarity is they both decrease blood pressure, but again, through different mechanism of action. I'm not much familiar with Cialis, so would definitely advise to speak to your GP about it. Doesn't sound like a good idea to mix them both to be honest as you might drop your blood pressure too much.

[@mammalcommune]

Anyone know where I can get prescribed oral minoxidil?

[@RudeBoiRoogy]

Awesome 🔥 , how do we know if the Loniten is genuine and where can we buy this? Thanks

[@MrRolandas]

If it's made by Pfizer and you're taking it from pharmacy - it's legit :D

[@RudeBoiRoogy]

@@MrRolandas thanks for the reply. This stuff is like gold dust and near enough impossible to find or purchase. 😫

[@astikthombare2131]

@@RudeBoiRoogy you can buy it from india lonitab by intas without prescription 😂

[@mammalcommune]

@@RudeBoiRoogy I'm desperate to get a prescription for this. Haven't been successful.

[@przemekuk13]

Where in Portugal have you done it?

[@SergeyTheBold]

I also plan to start taking it after my surgery. Too bad loniten is not available here so I'll be measuring my dose of liquid minoxidil with an insulin syringe.

[@MrRolandas]

I'd be wary of drinking liquid minoxidil. It has other additives to it. It doesn't have to be Loniten. You could find generic brand of oral minoxidil.

[@SergeyTheBold]

@@MrRolandas I know, but it’s not available in tablet form at all including generic brands. Even on black market! And if I order it online from abroad Putin’s watchdogs will confiscate it at the border. Sigh. As for the other ingredients of liquid minoxidil - it’s a very tiny amount of alcohol (will be one or two drops) along with propylene glycol which is completely inert and nontoxic, goes through intestines without absorption. So I’m not that worried about it. The only issue is to measure the exact amount for a proper dose.

[@MrRolandas]

@@SergeyTheBold Well best of luck then. Please do let me know how you're doing on it.

[@JoJo-oo7zt]

How’s your results so far? I have been talking 2.5mg/5mg for 6 months, not seeing much. Not sure if there’s a big difference between the generic version from Costco.

[@MrRolandas]

for me it's been great. Nothing crazy, but miniaturised hair are getting much thicker.

[@servantofthecreator]

Hey bro any results yet please let me know ???

[@MrRohanThomas]

Are you mostly bald or is your scalp with thin hair? I noticed it works better for people with thinning hair and people that are mostly bald it may not work or might take months to see anything

[@campcop9214]

In the uk its very easy to get it, with online hairloss companies

[@TheHungarianOak]

If you have sides, it can be that your body is adapting, many people get frightened and stop. With oral minox, its prudent to take precautions, in order to prevent some sides, like water tablets to prevent swelling. Under low dose most of the sides subside

[@MrRolandas]

Agreed. It takes time for body to adjust. We shall see how it goes though

[@hrygrdhm1969]

I’ve been taking 2.5mg for just over a week and I have just began to have a slightly tight chest on the left side it’s more prominent when I lay down. Should I continue using and hope this goes away?

[@MrRolandas]

You think it's due to minoxidil? Worth staying another week or so and see if it will go away. Alternatively worth seeing your doctor to check up.

[@hrygrdhm1969]

@@MrRolandas I’m assuming it’s the minoxidil as that’s the only thing that has changed in my life and I’ve never experienced chest pains before. I might reduce the dose to 1.25mg daily and if it doesn’t go away I’ll go back to topical

[@MrRolandas]

Does it happen when you normally breath or very deeply?

[@XaKu]

Goodluck!, I have been on oral minoxidil for 8 months now (2.5mg), good results and no sides. I would recommend getting a pill cutter, it makes it easier than a knife

[@MrRolandas]

Thansk! Indeed pill cutter is a must. I gave mine to a friend of mine who started finasteride. Now he is on full dose, so will take back and use it haha

[@ayumelove]

body hair growth?

[@XaKu]

@@ayumelove slightly more hair on legs and longer eyes lashes but hair on my head is thicker and so is my beard. pretty happy :)

[@ayumelove]

@@XaKu how about your bum

[@eudespottier]

hi man, so you get good hair result with 2.5mg? I am diffuse thinner and have been on 1.25 mg for 2 month but i am noticing hypertrichosis and that sucks. does the unwanted body hair growyh stop at a certain point? thx

[@MikeL0084]

Rolandas I just do not understand why you need to take another medication. After the result of this second surgery comes about your head will look amazing and filled with 90% DHT resistant (for the most part) donor hair. Can you explain?

[@akashduggal1634]

Thicken all native hairs surrounding the hair transplant.

[@MikeL0084]

@@akashduggal1634 And that is what Finasteride is doing for him i'm sure.

[@MrRolandas]

I still have lots of miniaturised hair in my mid scalp & crown taken into account when undergoing 2nd surgery. Dr. Ferreira implanted in between those and factor them into total density/cm2 which should be about 40. My crown hasn't been done fully, only very top of it. Finasteride improved dramatically it's appearance, but it still has a lot of miniaturised hair (around whorl) that was left untreated from HT. Temple peaks had only about 100 grafts in each side implanted. I'm hoping for this area to get thicker too via minoxidil as there are lots of very thin hair that could use a boost. Finasteride is great, but it's main mechanism of action is blocking DHT. Hair pretty much stops from further miniaturisation, but it won't grow longer or thicker. Minoxidil works by prolonging anagen phase, thus making them grow longer and thicker.

[@crownzac]

Thank you!

[@MrRolandas]

Hope you find it useful in any way and if you still got any thoughts let me know. I'm aware I just touched the top of oral minoxidil, mainly of how I will be using it. How oral minoxidil works is a different topic for a different video haha

[@crownzac]

@@MrRolandas you were more than useful! Thanks a lot, you’re a great guy! I’ll wait for the upcoming videos on the topic 😉

[@1hugo177]

Given the consequences of oral minoxidil where myocardial damage can occur and given that you use finasteride, do you think it's not a little too much medication ?? 🤔🤔😬

[@benbostrom97]

Myocardial damage from minoxidil 😂

[@1hugo177]

@@benbostrom97 potencial side effects oral minoxidil yes

[@MrRolandas]

I like to look at data and answer myself 3 questions: - Do I need it? (in this case - yes, as I have lots of miniaturised hair). - Is it effective? (It's pretty effective) - Is it safe? (Low dose have been shown to be extremely effective, but nontheless I will be monitoring my body in various situations in upcoming weeks before proceeding any further). I like to think I'm taking calculated risk. Doesn't mean you should.

[@1hugo177]

@@MrRolandas Don't get me wrong, I would also start using it, but I'm honestly afraid of the consequences for a long time, especially since there is no data ... You're certainly right, it's impossible to keep your hair without applying all these things

[@MrRolandas]

@@1hugo177 Everyone has his own tolerance "threshold". Do what makes sense to you 👍

[@3500camarz]

I’m only a minute into this video and thinking, “why even risk your health for oral minoxidil if you are doing hair transplants anyway?” I mean I hope you are on finasteride, but I haven’t seen your other videos. Anyway, I just feel that oral minoxidil should only be done if you are trying your best to build density before giving into surgery. Otherwise, what’s the point? 🤷‍♂️

[@MrRolandas]

I'm on finasteride 1mg/day for 2 years now. Transplants aren't magic. We have limited amount of hairs to be moved. My case is severe, I don't have enough hair in donor to cover whole top with appropriate density, so I need to strengthen what I have (crown and a bit of mid scalp).

[@marcinbelarus9698]

Mr Rolandas, please help me. I have been using topical minoxidil for over a year and I want to switch to oral minoxidil. How exactly should I do it to not lose gains obtained due to topical minoxidil?

[@MrRolandas]

Nobody can guarantee no shedding, but it's likely you won't have one.

[@marcinbelarus9698]

​@@MrRolandas ok, but how to do it exactly? stop topical altogether and start only oral?

[@MrRolandas]

You can take oral in the morning and topical in the evening. Perhaps start small with oral like myself, skip topical every 2nd or 3rd day and let your body to adjust. That's what I would do probably.

[@bhaktii_meta]

@@marcinbelarus9698 update ..? Did you face any shedding?

[@beaglesnlove580]

My handsome man. Can I ask u something. I’m taking 1.25mg oral minox, and after 4 days I’m feeling tired. Yesterday I tried 0.625 at night and this morning I’m feeling woozy again. Should I quit due to this or is this My body adjusting to the drug ? Ie maybe I give it couple weeks and see where I am?

[@MrRolandas]

What did your doctor said about it? "Feeling tired" might be coming from multitude of things

[@SajidurApurba]

When one can do smoking/drinking after hair transplant? What is the best time to go to the gym after a transplant? 15:02 Man!! I really get scared.

[@MrRolandas]

I shall answer on my next video in detail

[@SajidurApurba]

@RaiteixGamingjk thank you so much for responding.

[@MrRolandas]

Replied in my video 👀

[@SajidurApurba]

@@MrRolandas I am just watching your recent video. Thank you.

[@servantofthecreator]

Is oral minoxidil dose dependant? I’ve been taking 5 mg for 2 months almost and no results. Should I use higher dose? When did you see results?

[@MrRolandas]

Oh yes it is, however 5mg is considered high. 2 months is a short time. Wait longer.

[@servantofthecreator]

@@MrRolandas how long did you have to wait to see good results?

[@MrRolandas]

Same as with any treatment, minimum 6 months to see initial gains.

[@crownzac]

Hi Rolandas I’m about to start oral min! My only question left is about he daily frequency of min. I will start low at 1.25mg but when I will up my dosage would it be best to take 1.25 twice a day or 1 whole pill of 2.5mg once a day? If you had 2.5mg pills what would you do? Thanks as always for the help!

[@MrRolandas]

If you think you can keep up long term with taking it twice a day, then go for it.

[@crownzac]

@@MrRolandas yeah I mean popping a pill it is not a problem I was wandering more about the effectiveness. Is it more effective taking 2.5 mg once or 1.25 mg twice a day?

[@MrRolandas]

Anecdotally some people say its more effective and OM half life is 6 hours so it makes sense, but again, the most important aspect is to be consistent. I know I wouldn't be, so I'm taking once a day

[@crownzac]

@@MrRolandas yeah I agree on you with this, compliance and taking a whole pill if possible without disrupting its coating are enough for me to say that it is better to take it once. Even if there was a difference in effectiveness then I think it would be negligible. Right now I’m on topical minox once a day with decent result, I’m starting oral min soon and still I haven’t figured out If it should be better to continue topical or just quit it… in order not to have a massive shed. What do you think about it? People and docs have different opinions

[@MrRolandas]

Well... I'm cutting 10mg pill into 4... definitely disrupting the coating haha I'd make a gradual transition. Use both both use less and less of topical as the time goes by. How exactly will you do it doesn't matter.

[@cayetanoindadesaavedra8408]

Hi buddy grettings from Madrid, I've a question with you or anyone there using OM: I will start with 2.5mg and I now for 1-2 months I will have the infamous shedding and then when my body is suit it I am planning to use 5mg...I will have again shedding for increase the dosage or is the same?? Obrigado.

[@MrRolandas]

Yes, you can have one more shedding after increasing dose. Not likely, but possible

[@cayetanoindadesaavedra8408]

@@MrRolandas So the increase dose should during the shedding with the first dosage you using or after the shedding?? Thanks buddy

[@MrRolandas]

Doesn't matter. Find dose that works for you without side effects to

[@taungoanununakai6254]

Can i administer a low dose of oral minoxidil at 2.5 mg or lower with 1 mL of topical minoxidil daily ?

[@MrRolandas]

You can, but it's more than likely topical minoxidil won't do anything as Oral is more powerful

[@taungoanununakai6254]

I really appreciate your feedback Yea I really didn’t know if adding my topical I have mixed with Tretinoin would be an additional dosage to the oral dosage adding more to it or if it would be harmful

[@nosaints9083]

Hey bro I know this might be hard to answer but ima try anyway. So I’ve been using topical minoxidil for a while, I just started topical minoxidil a week ago. Do you think I’ll still get the shed or no since I’ve been using the topical already?

[@MrRolandas]

Topical from topical after topical? 😁 If you started oral, then tellogen effluvium CAN occur (not neccesarily). Whenever you change/add/remove ANYTHING in your hair loss routine you risk getting tellogeb effluvium. If I were you I'd start with 1.25mg and after some time increase to 2.5mg. Maybe you will get away with it.

[@nosaints9083]

@@MrRolandas I’m so sorry man! I was sleepy when I sent that! I meant I’ve started oral minoxidil a week ago. And yes the doc prescribed 1.25 mg for me. That’s another thing I’m not sure about, I see everyone saying they use 2.5 so I’m not sure if the 1.25 will actually do anything lol

[@MrRolandas]

I'm on 1.25mg/day but will increase go 2.5mg. Some doctors prescribed as low as 0.625mg twice a day, so it definitely can work

[@nosaints9083]

@@MrRolandas ok bro thanks for the quick responses. I’m on 1.25 too so I’ll keep you posted about my progress if I see benefits or not. It’s only been a week so Ik ima have to wait a lot longer lol

[@MrRolandas]

It's safe to assume you won't see any noticeable improvement up to 3-4 months. I will personally increase after being on it 1 month. Lower dose is mainly to check if I get any sides.

[@benchabanehocine7809]

Mr Rolandas what is the ideal size of derma stamp for mocroneedling? Thanks

[@MrRolandas]

1.5mm

[@benchabanehocine7809]

@@MrRolandas now sorry again, do u recommend derma pen or derma stamp? Thanks 😊😊😊

[@MrRolandas]

@@benchabanehocine7809 derma pen as it's much more convenient and faster

[@benchabanehocine7809]

@@MrRolandas thank you

[@benchabanehocine7809]

Found something called Hydra needle! They say it s very efficient. I don't know if it s a kind of a derma pen...

[@faisal90011]

Have you considered prp? How would you rate that compared to fin or minoxidil?

[@MrRolandas]

Yes i considered. PRP is a huge hit or miss. PRP isn't created equal in different places, there has to be certain concentration of platelets to be effective and it's different in every individual. It's costly. It's inconvenient. It would be difficult to keep up with it in a long term (get the shots once in 3 or so months). It CAN be great. I've seen good turnarounds. It gives boost to miniaturised hair, much like minoxidil, but not as effcatious. Finasteride & Minoxidil are "gold standard" for a reason. Easy, safe & effective.

[@OA-10]

Update please

[@hebataha7285]

Where do you buy oral minoxidil?

[@MrRolandas]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKfdc6hsaampmdk

[@MultiDringus]

Hi, I like you and I like your channel, but I do not understand your logic in taking oral minoxidil. Oral minoxidil is an extreme measure for extreme regrowth. If you had started taking it before your hair transplants then it would make sense, but now after two of them, from what I can tell, almost all of your recipient zone is transplanted, so what's the point? Conventional treatments like finasteride and topical minoxidil may be enough for you to preserve the few remaining native hairs on top, and the temple points and sides.

[@MrRolandas]

Will answer this question on my today's video :)

[@scouseman394]

We’re can we buy this in uj

[@MrRolandas]

No idea mate, sorry

[@FlavioMarceloSousa35]

Are you Portuguese? Where can we get oral minox in Portugal? Thanks!

[@MrRolandas]

Im from Lithuania. You can get from Dermatologist

[@tiagorodrigo2211]

Boas. Vai a um dermatologista. Eu fui a um em Lisboa. Chama-se Rui Oliveira Soares. Ele receita Minoxidil Oral Manipulado ( quase a mesma coisa que o Loniten ).

[@FlavioMarceloSousa35]

@@tiagorodrigo2211 Obrigado!

[@tiagorodrigo2211]

@@FlavioMarceloSousa35 De nada.

[@willianajala5485]

Aqui no brasil tem a manual

[@crownzac]

Can you please tell me what expiry date does your loniten pack have? And when it was produced please 🙏🏼

[@MrRolandas]

What else? Batch #number? :D it's expiring in 11/21 actually. It doesn't say when i was produced.

[@crownzac]

@@MrRolandas no ahah no batch thanks. I needed to know the expiry date because I have to tell my pharmacy to order 1 or 2 boxes

[@MrRolandas]

@@crownzac it's minimum 1 year for sure. But why don't you actually ask them about "shelf life" :D

[@crownzac]

@@MrRolandas yeah I should, I’m not really sure whether they can see the expiry date before ordering it

[@crownzac]

However little bit strange yours is expiring so soon

[@vladram9084]

I use half of the 2.5mg pill daily with no side effects.

[@MrRolandas]

Any noticeable improvements?

[@vladram9084]

@@MrRolandas less than a month but I already noticed baby hairs on my temporal points.

[@mammalcommune]

Any idea where I can get prescribed oral minoxidil in the US?

[@nosaints9083]

@@mammalcommune try a dermatologist office. I’m sure some would prescribe it. My dermatologist actually offered it to me while being excited. I didn’t even know it existed, but he promised me great results with it so why the hell not lol

[@himanshubiyani4723]

@@vladram9084 any shedding?hairs got thick?

[@joshuastam7704]

Hypotension is potentially fatal. Even moderate forms of low blood pressure can cause dizziness, weakness, fainting and a risk of injury from falls. And severely low blood pressure can deprive your body of enough oxygen to carry out its functions, leading to damage to your heart and brain. Be aware and start on a low dose!

[@MrRolandas]

Thanks for that. I am of course starting on a low dose (1.25mg/day) and checking my blood pressure every day multiple times a day to see how I will respond.

[@jn5433]

Its literally prescribed for high blood pressure plus uk health service recommend it for hairloss

[@mantoshow8852]

I'm starting wetnesday. Im just scared of the shedding, since I didn't used minoxidil.

[@MrRolandas]

Well, fasten your sit belt as shit about to get real! :D

[@mantoshow8852]

@@MrRolandas just hope it won't be so bad since im using dutasteride

[@MrRolandas]

@@mantoshow8852 There's no way to predict it. Just be prepared for the worst, and if this doesn't happen, consider it a bonus. At the end though, you will look much, much better after the shed, so it's worth it.

[@mantoshow8852]

@@MrRolandas thanks I will be watching your OM journey🙂

[@mammalcommune]

Any idea where I can get a prescription for oral minoxidil in the US?

[@masarbaghdad8758]

Btw I just started with 2.5 and everything is okay so far.

[@idressomar9547]

How did u get this plz?

[@MrRolandas]

You can get it via prescription from dermatologist/trichologist/hair transplant surgeon

[@idressomar9547]

@@MrRolandas but how? I’m living in Sweden

[@idressomar9547]

Do you have mail or insta?

[@MrRolandas]

Email these doctors in your area and ask if they prescribe it. Don't go for consultations, don't pay money. Find out before paying if they can

[@k.t.1594]

How old were you in 2018 mate?

[@MrRolandas]

27

[@rumrai5275]

I've been on 2.5mg tabs of loniten for the past 6 months now. I have thinning mostly around my crown. I've had zero side effects but zero results as well so far. The Dr told me I could be waiting for as long as a year before it kicks in. But the side effects of this drug is so ridiculously over stated. At best you will grow hair elsewhere and need to get laser or trim it eventually.

[@MrRolandas]

Thanks for sharing! I hope you get some results mate. Don't forget even you don't see drastic changes, it still prolongs anagen phase which is always a good thing battling mpb

[@nathanweinstein2766]

Lower leg oedema isn’t fun... I got this from miscalculating how much foam I could eat, as I can’t get hold of Loniten 🤣 N.B. Some individuals get nasty heart-related side effects... but of course - this will be far more prevalent in higher oral doses

[@nathanweinstein2766]

My oedema lasted for about 3 weeks, from one mega dose ~50mg

[@shutda0fuckup]

@@nathanweinstein2766 You were eating foam? hahaha and you eat 50mg minox?!!? what the fuck hahahah

[@nathanweinstein2766]

@@shutda0fuckup I have a spot of advice... don't do it 😁

[@heyimadrian.4546]

Hence and why have the same meaning, you don't use these 2 together :D P.S I've been on Loniten for 1.5 Monhts now, 2.5 mg daily once a day, been drinking, having coffes and energy drinks and have had no side effects with it, nor did my BP drop. I've also went through a fucking insane shed I must say, gotta wait for the results now, kinda stocked ngl

[@MrRolandas]

Thanks for grammar lesson! I'm definitely saying it too much. It's just sounds "right" to me. It will be difficult to re-learn! 🤔 I'm glad you're doing well. For me I didn't see any shedding, but probably due to my hair being super short 😅

[@heyimadrian.4546]

@@MrRolandas yeah, I was losing like 300-500 hairs a day, it was kinda soul crushing gettin out of the shower

[@nosaints9083]

@@heyimadrian.4546 Jesus man that’s crazy! I just started it about a week ago. Now you have me worried, can you please tell me when the shedding started and how long it lasted?

[@FerminTrujilloEspetero]

@@heyimadrian.4546 "I've also went through-" Shockingly bad English!

[@M4RTiJNTJE]

When does the shredding period start ?

[@MrRolandas]

Between week 2-6

[@xKyriakoZ]

@@MrRolandas ive been on fin for 4 months. now im starting topical minoxidil will there be shedding again? ive alrdy been through the fin shedding. rly cant find the answer to that anywhere xD how will it work?

[@MrRolandas]

@@xKyriakoZ 100% you will have minoxidil shedding. 3 months you'll look worse than you look now.

[@xKyriakoZ]

@@MrRolandas oh damn. so I've been waiting 4 months to see results from transplant and fin, now I gotta wait 4 more cause I was late on minoxidil🤦‍♂️ thanks for info

[@wallyg77]

Thanks Rolandas I needed this info! I've been using topical for 8 months now and I apply once a day before bed, I will ask my hair surgeon about it and as always the comedy is appreciated 😅

[@MrRolandas]

🤡

[@Scars_on_my_nose]

Will oral help with beard?

[@MrRolandas]

Yes it works on the whole body. I have almost no beard, but whatever is there got slightly thicker and grows a bit faster too. If you don't have hair follicles under the skin on your beard, it won't magically create them, but a lot of people have them very weak to the point they're invisible, so minoxidil can help to bring them to thick terminal hair.

[@raphaelchampavier6992]

You should invest in a pill cutter, pretty cheap on amazon ;)

[@benchabanehocine7809]

Raphaël Champavier why pill cutter?

[@MrRolandas]

I actually do have, but gave for a friend of mine who started finasteride recently. He is now on 1mg/day, so doesn't need it though :D Really wanted to mention this on the video but totally forgot...!!

[@raphaelchampavier6992]

@@benchabanehocine7809 It is way better to cut and store the half or quarter pill

[@joeservice1968]

It's Bruce Willis 😂. Great vid, been waiting for an in depth video on this.

[@MrRolandas]

I didn't cover everything of course as it's broad topic, but if you get any nore questions feel free to ask!

[@joeservice1968]

@@MrRolandas I've been thinking about taking this for a while. Glad you're being a bit of a Guinea pig for it lol. How do you know if it's the oral minoxidil that's working and not just your 2nd transplant if you start to see results?, wouldn't it have been better to try if before your 2nd hair transplant?.

[@MrRolandas]

@@joeservice1968 Mid mid crown hasn't been touched by surgery and temple points had very few grafts transplanted. I know where to look for :D But I know for a fact, oral minoxidil does work. It's more so to see if I can even tolerate it.

[@joeservice1968]

@@MrRolandas Oh I thought you'd done your midscalp, should have watched those vids lol. I'll be keeping a close eye on your updates on oral minoxidil. Thanks for all your work 👍.

[@MrRolandas]

Mid Crown 👑 Only very top of the crown has been touched with surgery.

[@brothercoop2509]

👊🏿

[@benbostrom97]

U can always drink the topical at small amounts 😎

[@benbostrom97]

It’ a cheap af

[@benchabanehocine7809]

benbostrom97 are u serious?

[@benbostrom97]

@@benchabanehocine7809 yes

[@benchabanehocine7809]

@@benbostrom97 enlighten me!! How is that,?

[@benbostrom97]

@@benchabanehocine7809 buy a topical minoxidil 2%. Every 0.05 ml of it contain 1 mg of minoxidil. Drink it and you have taken oral min. It’s not easy like taking a pill

[@dwaynesimpson7956]

🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲👍

[@mattvfit]

oral minoxidil raises heart rate on average from 3-5 beats per minute even at low doses. for some, even more. mine went from 60-77 to 80-93. not worth it! heart health>hair health. 3-5 bmp for the rest of your life is SIGNIFICANT

[@MrRolandas]

You're right, it did raise my resting heart rate (I think). It used to be 45-55, now it's 50-60

[@masarbaghdad8758]

The video is too long 😐

[@pavelbaidurov228]

Simple formula For lazy dudes: One droplet of 5% minoxidol liquid - 1.3mg of minoxidil

[@mammalcommune]

Is this real? I'm desperate to get a prescription but unable to find a prescriber.

[@SuperRol38]

Have you tried microneedling for beard growth? A friend of mine tried that and told me he got some results

[@MrRolandas]

I did for a year, didn't work for me as I don't have follicles under the skin.

[@abdirahmandahir5964]

Tonaldas can I have ur instagram thankz

[@MrRolandas]

You can email me on [e-mail] Currently I'm not using instagram for my YT, but perhaps in the future.