If you’ve taken oral minoxidil (Loniten), how much did you begin with? Would also love to hear your overall experience with it Female 12/15/2022
User 1: Female, 24, prescribed 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 100mg spironolactone, asks about others' experiences. User 2: Male, 32, took oral minoxidil for a year, saw better results at 3.75mg, experienced thicker eyebrows, longer eyelashes, and longer body hair.
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