Does Rogaine affect daily life activities?

[sheamie95]

I bought a bottle of rogaine 5% 2 weeks ago and I still havent plucked up the courage to use it as yet as Im afraid it will have a major affect on my ability to play sport and especially the intense sport I play. Im also fearful that it will affect my social life whereby I will be unable to go out for a few beers with my friends anymore

[25 going on 65]

Why would Rogaine prevent playing sports or going out for beers?

[sheamie95]

Why would Rogaine prevent playing sports or going out for beers?

Because it contains the active ingredient minoxidil amongst other things which im unsure may have a negative affect on me if alcohol is consumed. Im also afraid that the minoxidil might affect the heart and limit my ability to work out and get fit for my sport as the training is very intense

[Tracy C]

Does Rogaine affect daily life activities?

Using Rogaine has had no effect on my daily activities what so ever. I mountain bike, hike, yoga, play guitar in a band and all that jazz. Zero impact.

[mmmcoffee]

agreed. i use it in the morning, its easy for me to style my hair with it on.

I actually probably would never leave the house without it in because of the above reason

[Jasari]

Because it contains the active ingredient minoxidil amongst other things which im unsure may have a negative affect on me if alcohol is consumed. Im also afraid that the minoxidil might affect the heart and limit my ability to work out and get fit for my sport as the training is very intense

You just have to make sure you monitor your own body for potential side effects. For me I suffered dark shadows under my eyes and wrinkles on my forehead which went away after I discontinued use. I also had heart palpitations which disappeared when I halved the dosage per day.

Some people report no apparent side effects, I guess you just have to try it and weigh up the pro's and con's (And potential side effects) yourself.

[Tracy C]

Some people report no apparent side effects...

Most people who use this medication properly do not experience any side effects at all.

[mpb47]

I bought a bottle of rogaine 5% 2 weeks ago and I still havent plucked up the courage to use it as yet as Im afraid it will have a major affect on my ability to play sport and especially the intense sport I play. Im also fearful that it will affect my social life whereby I will be unable to go out for a few beers with my friends anymore

I normally use it just once a day but sometimes more on weekends. Today I used it ...just got back from running a couple of miles and it certainly doesn't slow me down.


Only thing is don't use too much. There is something called systematic absorption- meaning you are using too much and it gets in you system. As long as you use it 1 or 2 times a day you will be fine.

[sheamie95]

Ok but what Im worried about most is if I drink alcohol?

[Jasari]

Most people who use this medication properly do not experience any side effects at all.

Typically around 1.5% of topical minox will reach systemic circulation. In that regard everyone will have side effects when a synthetic drug is in your system - Whether you notice them or not is a different story.