LONITEN

[Renato]

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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.

 

Loniten comes in 2.5 mg , 5mg and 10 mg dosage.