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Im now on propecia! and my hair is shedding now again! after using 1.5
years Propecia! But there is this drugs ..helping 8 of 10 men with his
hairloss!
Called Loniten ( 80% Responded with Hair Growth)
But there is more side-effects!!
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We have received numerous requests for more info about Loniten
(pronounced Lon-ah-tin) since we published the article on "Potent Drug
Cocktail" for hair loss.
We have done more research on Loniten and this is from Pharmacia &
Upjohn - "80% of the patients reported hair growth".
Loniten or oral minoxidil is actually intended for patients with high
blood pressure. However, Loniten as an anti-hypertension drug has not
been as successful as one may hope for Upjohn. Incidentally, a very
commonly reported side effects of Loniten, namely hair growth, caught
the attention of Upjohn. Rogaine or topical minoxidil is a spinoff
from Loniten and turned out to be a multi-million dollar success for
Upjohn as a hair loss treatment.
Just as Rogaine is running out of steam as the best selling hair loss
treatment is the world, people are turning their attention to low
dosage oral minoxidil as a hair growth stimulant.
According to Upjohn, "8 out of 10 patients reported hair growth" -
This is a very significant statistics considering that this statement
is from one of the world's largest and most highly respected
pharmaceutical companies in the world. We have every reason to believe
that the 80% claim is derived from numerous double-blinded independent
testings on a very large group of test subjects, unlike some small
clinics that produce similar claims based on privately conducted
testings on a small group.
Good news for women too. Pharmacia & Upjohn indicated that hair growth
has been reported by women subjects as well.
Upjohn listed "undesirable hair growth" as one of the side effects
associated with Loniten. Specifically, 8 out of every 10 patients
reported that body hair grew longer and darker while on Loniten. The
hair growth usually starts within 3 - 6 weeks after beginning
treatment. It is commonly reported that the hair growth tends to start
on the forehead, temples, cheeks, and between the eyebrows.
Subsequently, hair growth may be noticed on arms, legs and scalp. Some
of HairSite readers also reported denser eyebrows and hair on the back
while on treatment. Upjohn further added that the hair growth is not
permanent. It will stop within 1 - 6 months after discontinuing the
treatment.
We have also confirmed the theory that Loniten has to be taken with a
diuretic such as Spironolactone. Publications from Upjohn explicitly
stated that a diuretic "must be" taken in conjunction with Loniten in
most cases. The rationale is that while Loniten lowers blood pressure,
your body's defense mechanism will automatically return your blood
pressure to the original elevated level. Your body accomplishes that
by retaining water and salt so that there will be more fluid to pump
throughout the body. So in order for Loniten to be safe to consume, it
is necessary to use a diuretic medication to remove excess water and
salt from your body. Spironolactone is a natural choice for most hair
loss sufferers since not only is Spironolactone a diuretic, it is also
a potent anti-androgen.
Loniten comes with many undesirable side effects and it is important
that you consult your doctor before using this medication.
Among some of the side effects are:
1) Salt and water retention - It is important to monitor your body
weight closely while on Loniten. If Loniten is used without a
diuretic, rapid weight gain by means of water and salt retention can
happen within a few days, leading to increased plasma and interstitial
fluid volume and local or generalized edema. Diuretic treatment alone
or in conjunction with restricted salt intake will usually reduce the
likelihood of water retention. You should consult your doctor
immediately if you quickly gain weight of five or more pounds or if
there is any swelling or puffiness in teh face, hands, ankles or
stomach area. These are signs that you are retaining water.
2) Rapid heart rate - Loniten increases heart rate and it is not
uncommon that your doctor would suggest taking another medication to
reduce heart rate. To test if you have increased heart rate, you
should count your pulse rate while you are resting. If you notice an
increase of 20 beats or more over your normal pulse rate, contact your
doctor immediately.
3) Interaction with Guanethidine - Administering Loniten to patients
already taking Guanethidine can result in serious orthostatic effects.
If possible, discontinue guanethidine well before using Loniten.
4) Other side effects include increased difficulty in breathing, new
or aggravating pain the the chest, shoulder or arm, severe
indigestion, dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting, breast
tenderness, nausea and vomiting.
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