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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Rogaine

Rogaine has 24 Side Effects total
21 are Life Threatening
0 Occur Most Frequently
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Uses of Rogaine
 
Rogaine is also known by the generic name Minoxidil


USES:
Minoxidil solution and foam are used to help hair growth in the treatment of male pattern baldness. It is not used for baldness at the front of the scalp or receding hairline in men. The 2 percent minoxidil solution is also used to help hair growth in women with thinning hair.

Minoxidil belongs to a class of drugs known as vasodilators. It is not known how minoxidil causes hair growth. This medication is not used for sudden/patchy hair loss, unexplained hair loss (e.g., no family history of hair loss), or hair loss after giving birth.

Do not use this product if you are 18 years old or younger.


Rogaine has 21 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Heart Rhythm - Conduction Disorder of the Heart is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Decrease in the Sharpness of Vision - Reduced Visual Acuity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Disturbance of Any of the Senses Affecting the Head - Head Sensation Disturbance is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Eczema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Hair Loss - Alopecia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of a Hair Follicle - Folliculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Nerve Pain - Neuralgia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Sexual Problems - Abnormal Sexual Function is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Skin Inflammation due to a Topically Applied Medication - Dermatitis due to Topical Drug is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
Critical Seriousness - Water Retention - Body Fluid Retention is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Rogaine
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Rogaine has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 

Rogaine Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Rogaine has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Rogaine has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Rogaine has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Rogaine has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Rogaine has 2 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Rogaine.

Rogaine Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Dermatosis of the Scalp - Skin Disease of the Scalp is a contraindication of Rogaine.

Relative Contraindications 

Disease of Cardiovascular System - Disease of the Heart and Blood Vessels is a contraindication of Rogaine.

Rogaine has 13 related brands and strengths:
 
Hair Regrowth For Men 5 % Topical Soln

Hair Regrowth For Women 2 % Topical Soln

Hair Regrowth Treatment 2 % Topical Soln

Hair Regrowth Treatment 5 % Topical Soln

Men's Extra-Strength Hair Regrowth Treatment 5 % Topical Soln

Minoxidil 10 Mg Tab

Minoxidil 2 % Topical Soln

Minoxidil 2.5 Mg Tab

Minoxidil 5 % Topical Foam

Minoxidil 5 % Topical Soln

Rogaine 2 % Topical Soln

Rogaine 5 % Topical Foam

Rogaine Extra Strength For Men 5 % Topical Soln

Rogaine - Symptoms of overdose may include
dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, flushing.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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