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I am currently on 2.5 mg oral minoxidil. I’ve been on it for probably more than 6 months already but I’ve noticed my hair feels thinner and there is less density at the ends. I think it’s been too long to say it’s just a dread shed. I feel like my minoxidil needs to be upped but I see most people start out lower than I did and have great results. I’m wondering if anyone has had experience in taking more than 2.5 mg and how it worked out for you. My derm started me off on that 2.5 mg dose which seems to be a high dose considering what I see others on here taking. I’m just not sure how much higher I can go and if maybe I need to just switch back to topical minoxidil?
So, does anyone take more than 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily?

Has anyone tried it? Does it really work?? The helmets are so expensive so I want some feedback before I buy one for myself! I’ve been on medication for 5 years and while I do think it has helped I want to see if red light can help further!