What is the difference between Rogaine Minoxidil and Generic Minoxidil?

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I have been using a generic Minoxidil 5% with good results from a well known company in my country. My question is: does switching from Generic to Rogaine help get better results? in other words why Rogaine is more expensive than other types? is there a difference in efficiency? Thanks.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

there is no difference between the generic and the branded. start theradome (see link).

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Jonathan Huber, MD · Answer

Generally speaking, there is little significant difference between the generic and brand name version of a drug, assuming your country has reasonable regulations around the production and selling of generic drugs. Brand names tend to be more expensive than their generic counterparts because the companies that make them spend more money on things like marketing and advertising. If you have been having good success with your generic medication, there is likely no good reason to switch.

Kanwal Bawa, DO · Answer

The quality of the ingredients matter. Many people offer Minoxidil which is technically the same medication as brand name Rogaine but what they sell you is inferior quality. A high quality compounding pharmacy can give you a far more superior product than many of these. They can strengthen it further by combining it with other medications such as topical Finasteride (and several others). We fine tune all our medications to our patients' unique hair restoration needs and get them specially compounded for them. We can even do 10% Minoxidil for some of our patients through a pharmacy. You should see a hair restoration specialist either in person or by virtual consultation.

Anthony Farole, DMD · Answer

Hello, There is no difference between the generic minoxidil and Rogaine. The only differences to look for is the concentration. If you are getting good results with your concentration, stick to it. Results with minoxidil/Rogaine vary widely. Some people see no difference in hair growth while others see more. There are many factors in hair growth and retention I am sure you are aware, some of them can be vitamin deficiencies, imbalances of testosterone and estrogen levels, DHA production, and most of all genetic predisposition.

Neil Verma, HBSc, MD, FCFP - Account Suspended · Answer

There is no medical difference between Rogaine and Minoxidil. Rogaine is a brand name and minoxidil is a generic name

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

There is no difference between Rogaine and minoxidil. Rogaine is a brand name for minoxidil (generic name)

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