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Comment by Brenda, IL US on February 5, 2014 at 9:02pm

If anyone is experiencing any type of vision problem, such as blurring or trouble focusing please get to an eye Dr.  This is a serious side affect of plaquenil.

Comment by Rita - Canada on February 5, 2014 at 8:03pm

Sam, I have only started the rogaine lately but haven't been all that good about it. I never intended to do it twice a day, only the once.  Then when I put the tumeric fluid on (trying this instead of Clobetasol for inflammation on scalp), I feel it's put down a layer on the scalp that  the foam will not be able to penetrate through. I just watched a video online that mentions the scalp should be clean and none of the topik cover up should be there and that totally make sense.  I do use Topik to help disguise the hair loss at times.  I don't know, it's all a guessing game isn't it. No shedding yet as just started but I just know I will panic as well, too precious little there to start with.

Comment by Sam on February 5, 2014 at 7:49pm

Thanks ladies. Gosh, I can't seem to get over the original panic. I am sure the starting and stopping is not good either. Any estimates on how long until you noticed the regrowth? I that would help me stick it out until I see that but it stresses me out so much to see it fall out.

Comment by Annie on February 5, 2014 at 12:40pm

Sam, my shedding doubled about 2 weeks after I started using 5% rogaine foam.  It lasted for about 2 - 3 weeks, then I went back to my normal ffa shed.  There wasn't enough shedding to notice a difference in the volume of my hair, but it did freak me out at first.  Shedding is supposed to be a good sign that it's working for you by stimulating the hair follicles to replace old "dead" hairs with new and improved ones.  I also had itching and discomfort for about a month while my scalp adjusted to the rogaine, but I'm very happy with the results after 10 months of use. 

Comment by Jules UK on February 5, 2014 at 5:03am

Hi Sam, I did lose a lot more hair as soon as I started using Regaine. It lasted a few weeks. I panicked and brought forward my derm appt. however, it eased off and seemed to stabilise, until the sugar rush that is Christmas! Things have calmed down a little since returning to a more "measured" diet. But it was interesting to see how much of an effect diet possibly had.

Comment by Marian on February 4, 2014 at 11:18pm

Hi, I have been using rogaine 5% since early October and didn't really experience the shed you are describing although I have heard that it happens. I think my hair feels thicker and I do see hair growth-not where I need it but I'll take anything at this point!

Comment by Sam on February 4, 2014 at 11:06pm

Does anyone have the heavy shed with Rogaine when you started it and if so, how long did it last? I started using it twice but stopped both times because I start losing even more hair than before. I get panicked and stop. Just curious if anyone else has this problem. Thanks!

Comment by Alice on February 4, 2014 at 8:33am

Jean, as I understand it both Regaine and Rogaine are brand names for minoxidil, but one is sold in the UK and the other in the US.

Comment by Jean on February 4, 2014 at 4:33am

Please can you tell me if Regaine and Rogaine are the same product?

Many thanks

Comment by Maddy, California, U.S. on February 3, 2014 at 6:16pm

I know my dermatologist said that the foam is usually less irritating.

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