Patient Log of Experience Using ROGAINE EXTRA STRENGTH (FOR MEN)
DRUG RATINGS REPORTS HISTORY FOR A PATIENT TAKING ROGAINE EXTRA STRENGTH (FOR MEN)
| Key to ratings for ROGAINE EXTRA STRENGTH (FOR MEN): 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| Rating | Reason | Side Effects | Comments | Sex | Age | Time Taken and Dosage | Date Added | |
| 2 | Slow down balding | Complete loss of sex drive, erectile dysfunction, racing heartbeat. | Never put this together until reading other posts. Began using Minoxidil 5% twice per day, then went down to just once per day. Originally, was able to maintain strong erections. However, sex drive decreased as well as sensitivity. Figured it was due to hitting 40. Then slowly over the next year, sex drive fell off a cliff and began having E.D. When I could get aroused, I couldn't ejaculate. Right now I have zero sex drive and complete ED. Viagra and the like rarely work, where as before I'd have solid erections for days after a small dose. I went to different doctors, multiple blood tests, exams, etc. All normal. One test even came back with high testosterone! Made no sense. I exercised more, took vitamins, used an inversion table, even stopped eating fish thinking maybe I had mercury exposure. I was desperate. Doctors said they didn't have evidence of minoxidil causing ED so I kept using it. But after reading these posts, I'm stopping today. I will update if and when the effects wear off. Been using this stuff for 3 years. It has slowed the balding process but if that's the cause of our sexual misery, I want to file a class action suit. | M | 43 | 3 years 5mg 1X D | 12/3/2014 | |
| 2 | Slow down balding | To follow up, I've made some changes and began seeing results: I've stopped using it 2 months ago and had seen very little, if no change. So here's what I've done and beginning to see results: 1) stopped the Rogaine. 2) began taking supplements - In the morning I take 2 500mg capsules of L-Arginine amino acid. This can cause an upset stomach/gas but has gotten better. Approx 350mg of Yohimbe. This, combined with the L-Arginine is a natural sexual stimulant and actually works. Also an energy booster. Can cause excess sweating and make you jittery. Small price to pay. Just have to figure out what dose works for you. Zinc - Has some sexual health benefits and boosts immune system. Garlic- Odorless pills, unless you want to smell like bad Italian food. One multivitamin - The B vitamins are key, the rest doesn't hurt. Everything available through Amazon. 3) I've also lightened up on deodorant / antiperspirant with Aluminum in it. May not make a difference but doesn't hurt. Being winter, just a little is enough right now. 4) These issues started before I began taking anti-depressants. However, I've stopped Zoloft and now take a low dose of Welbutrin instead. Welbutrin hasn't shown any sexual side effects that I can find. Hopefully soon, I'll phase that out too. 5) I'm also phasing out Concerta 54mg I've taken for probably 10 years for chronic fatigue. Stimulants/amphetamines have actually increased sexual stimulation for people. But they start | M | 43 | 5 years 5mg 1X D | 2/9/2015 | ||