What is a good oral minoxidil dose for males?

The most common dose range for oral minoxidil for male patient is 2.5 to 5 mg PO daily. This dosing range tends to be quite effective while minimizing the presence of undesirable side effects like lower extremity edema, weight gain, shortness of breath, headaches. Above this and cardiovascular effects become more common. Women stay at 2.5 mg or below in general.

Hello average dose of Minoxidil for males is 2,5 mg daily. This is the suggested dose for male patients.

Most males tolerate 1.25 to 5 mg with 1.25 and 2.5 mg having less effects on the cardiovascular system than 5 mg. 5 mg and 2.5 mg are the most common doses in males. Some males do develop headaches, chest discomfort, shortness of breath and dizziness on 5 mg but all in all it tends to be uncommon. Be sure to review with your doctors whether or not oral minoxidil is a good option and if it is - what dose might be right for you.