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Oral Minoxidil + Finasteride Capsule
Two hair loss medicines in one daily capsule: one stops the loss, the other regrows.
- Minoxidil 1 mg
- Finasteride 1.25 mg
- Capsule
Daily capsule · minoxidil 1 mg + finasteride 1.25 mg · 90-day supply
- Online provider visit included
- Free shipping
- Billed only if prescribed
- No auto-renewal
- LegitScript certified
- U.S.-licensed providers
- Licensed U.S. pharmacy
- Free 1-5 day shipping
What it treats
Made for pattern hair loss
Receding hairline
Recession at the temples and front, especially when treated early.
Thinning crown
Thinning or a bald spot at the top and back of the head.
Overall thinning
Hair that looks finer and shows more scalp than it used to.
What's in it
The formula
Minoxidil1 mg
Lengthens the growth phase of hair follicles and enlarges shrunken ones, so hair grows thicker and fuller.
Finasteride1.25 mg
Lowers DHT, the hormone behind male pattern hair loss, so the loss slows or stops.
Compounded for each patient by a licensed U.S. pharmacy. Not FDA-approved. Your provider decides whether it is right for you.
Is it right for you?
A good fit for
- Men who want to stop hair loss and regrow at the same time
- Men already on finasteride who want more growth
- Anyone done with twice-daily minoxidil foam or drops
Not for
- Women (finasteride can harm a male baby in pregnancy)
- People with heart disease, low blood pressure or fluid retention, unless their doctor agrees
- Sudden, patchy or scarring hair loss, which needs an in-person exam
One capsule, once a day
How to use it
- Take one capsule a day at the same time each day, with or without food.
- Expect extra shedding for a few weeks after starting. It is old hairs making room for new growth and usually settles by month 2 or 3.
- Watch for ankle swelling, a racing heartbeat or dizziness, and tell your provider if they happen.
What to expect
- Weeks 2-8
The shed
A temporary increase in shedding is common and usually means follicles are responding.
- Months 3-6
New growth
Fine new hairs and less shedding for many men.
- Months 6-12
Fuller hair
New hairs thicken and darken. Keep taking it to keep the results.
The evidence
of men on finasteride 1 mg had no further hair loss after 2 years
Finasteride is the most-studied hair loss pill, FDA-approved for male pattern hair loss since 1997. In its 2-year trials, 83% of men had no further hair loss by hair count, compared with 28% on placebo.
Low-dose oral minoxidil is prescribed off-label. Its evidence comes from smaller studies and dermatologists' experience rather than large FDA trials. It has become a common choice because one capsule is easier to stick with than a scalp routine, and pairing it with a DHT blocker targets both growth and the cause of the loss.
Source: Kaufman KD et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1998;39(4 Pt 1):578-589.
What you pay
| Plan | Price | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| 3-month supply | $129 | $43 |
Every price includes the online visit with a U.S.-licensed provider, the medication and shipping. There is no separate visit fee, no membership and no auto-renewal, and you are billed only if a provider prescribes it. Already have a prescription? Compare minoxidil coupon prices at pharmacies near you.
Important safety information
Rx.com's minoxidil capsules are compounded medications and are not FDA-approved; the FDA has not reviewed compounded drugs for safety, effectiveness or quality. Oral minoxidil can cause unwanted facial or body hair, fluid retention, swelling, a rapid heartbeat, chest pain and dizziness. Get medical care right away for chest pain, fainting, shortness of breath or sudden weight gain or swelling.
Minoxidil + finasteride is for men: women who are or may become pregnant must not take it or handle broken capsules, because finasteride can harm a male baby. Finasteride can cause decreased libido, erection or ejaculation problems, breast tenderness and mood changes including depression, and it lowers PSA. Minoxidil + spironolactone is for women and must not be used in pregnancy; spironolactone can raise potassium and cause irregular periods, breast tenderness and dizziness.
FAQs
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Other hair loss treatments
The most-studied hair loss pill. Blocks DHT, the hormone that shrinks hair follicles. $162 for 6 months or $269 for 12 months ($22.42/mo).
For women · compounded
Oral Minoxidil + Spironolactone
Daily capsule · minoxidil 1 mg + spironolactone 60 mg · 90-day supply
For women with thinning hair: low-dose minoxidil to boost growth plus spironolactone to block the hormones that thin hair. Not for use in pregnancy.
Compounded · no pill
Topical Finasteride + Minoxidil
Scalp liquid · finasteride 0.1% + minoxidil 6% · 90-day supply
Both hair loss medicines in one liquid you apply to the scalp, for people who would rather not take a pill.
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Ready to get started?
A short online health questionnaire, a review by a U.S.-licensed provider, and Minoxidil + finasteride shipped to your door if it is right for you.
Get Started · $129Prescription required. Medications are prescribed only when clinically appropriate after an evaluation by a licensed independent provider. Compounded medications are prepared by a licensed pharmacy for an individual patient and are not FDA-approved; the FDA has not evaluated them for safety, effectiveness or quality. Off-label means a medication is prescribed for a use not on its FDA label. Individual results vary.
Medical services: All clinical evaluations, treatment planning and prescribing decisions are made by licensed independent medical providers. Rx.com provides the technology platform, does not employ healthcare providers and does not practice medicine.
