Years ago there was nothing anyone could do to stop hair loss. Today we have modalities like Rogaine (minoxidil), Propecia and Luce when one is trying to preserve hair.
So the good news is you can slow it down or stop it. However some patients feel "let down" when they realize this is ...
If you have side effects with minoxidil then you should stop using it. You should not be adding medication to counter side effects of another medication.