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Hair Loss Tablets
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Prescription Hair Loss Tablets
Hair Loss Tablets are an inexpensive UK prescription-only medication that is issued to men to tackle hair loss and male pattern baldness (also known as androgenetic alopecia). Generic Hair Loss Tablets are fast becoming a popular low-cost alternative to expensive branded hair loss treatments for men.
Hair Loss Tablets is taken orally. Clinical studies have shown it to have up to a 90% success rate in combating hair loss and increasing hair growth in men, but it is not suitable to be taken by women. Please note that Hair Loss Tablets are a baldness treatment, not a cure — you need to keep taking it for it to be effective.
- Suitable for pregnancy?No
- Suitable for breastfeeding?No
- Suitable for age:18 Years +
- Maximum per order:6
- Consultation required?YesThis treatment requires an online consultation for review by our medical team. The decision to supply the specific treatment and quantity requested will be based on whether our medical team are satisfied that it will be safe, appropriate, and effective.
- Generic Treatment?YesThis is a generic medicine and manufacturer of the treatment supplied may vary from the treatment image above, depending on availability. Please contact us once you've placed your order if you require a specific brand and we will do our best to accommodate your request.
Hair Loss Tablets Summary
Type of medicine | 5-alpha reductase inhibitor |
Works by | Blocks conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (dihydrotestosterone shrinks hair follicles in the scalp) |
Effective within | 6 - 9 months |
Price from | £9.99 per month |
Pack size | 28 Tablets |
Strength | 1mg |
Manufacturer | Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm, Accord Healthcare, Mylan |
Generic | Yes |
Use with alcohol | No known issues |
Hair Loss Tablets - Important Information
Buying Hair Loss Tablets
Hair loss treatment for men is clinically proven to combat male pattern baldness. Hair Loss Tablets supplied by The Independent Pharmacy:
- Combat hair loss by reducing the shrinkage of hair follicles
- Are unbranded and generic, but just as effective as other branded hair loss treatments
- Are designed to be taken once a day, with results usually showing within 3-6 months
- Have a 90% success rate in clinical trials
At The Independent Pharmacy, you can purchase Hair Loss Tablets in packs of 28, 56, 84, or 168, for up to 6 months of protection against hair loss. To order now, simply complete an online consultation for review by our medical team. Once approved, you can have your treatment delivered within 24 hours.
What causes hair loss in men?
Hair loss is caused by the male hormone testosterone being chemically converted into an androgenic hormone known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Dihydrotestosterone leads to hair loss by causing your hair follicles to shrink, which in turn causes them to fall out.
Symptoms vary from man to man, but are gradual and usually include:
- Slower hair regrowth and a change in hair texture and quality
- A receding hairline
- Thinning of the hair on the temples and crown of the head. This may then progress to complete baldness in some men, whereas others are left with horseshoe-shaped hair around the sides and back of the head.
Hair loss can also be caused by stress (alopecia areata) or other external factors, such as illness or chemotherapy. However, Hair Loss Tablets are only suitable for male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia).
How effective are Hair Loss Tablets?
Clinical studies among men aged 18-41 (with mild to moderate hair loss) have shown that:
- Hair Loss Tablets can produce a visible improvement in hair growth within 4-6 months of taking 1mg daily.
- After 1-2 years Hair Loss Tablets are at their maximum level of benefit.
- If you take Hair Loss Tablets for 5 years, you have a 90% chance of having either more or the same amount of hair that you had when you began taking the medication. This compares with a 25% chance in men who have not been taking Hair Loss Tablets.
Hair Loss Tablets results
Hair Loss Tablets should be taken once daily, every day, to ensure it is effective. Men normally see positive results from hair loss treatment within three to six months. You need to be patient and persistent with your treatment initially - hair loss isn't stopped overnight!
You may first notice that your hair loss or receding hairline slows and then stops. In some cases, if the follicle is still able you may notice hair re-growth. The effects of taking Hair Loss Tablets wear off six months after you stop taking the medication, with the effects ceasing completely nine to twelve months afterwards.
It should also be noted that your hair follicles grow and change every three years.
Hair Loss Tablets is most effective in treating hair loss where there has been some receding hair line and thinning. They are less likely to be effective in areas where there is already complete hair loss. For best results, you should start taking hair loss 1mg tablets as early as possible when you notice your hair thinning.
You can read more about results from Hair Loss Tablets here.
Hair Loss Tablets price
Although it is medically equivalent, Hair Loss Tablets are a generic hair loss treatment - this means that they are unbranded. Generic treatments are still manufactured to the same high standards as the branded treatments, however, the drug companies don't have the same high research costs to recoup, therefore unbranded hair loss tablets costs much less.
You can compare the costs to buy generic Hair Loss Tablets and buy branded here:
Generic Price Branded Price Saving 1 Month (28 tablets) £14.99 £51.99 £37.00 2 Months (56 tablets) £24.98 £92.98 £68.00 3 Months (84 tablets) £34.98 £122.49 £87.51 6 months (168 tablets) £59.94 £230.04 £170.10 Hair Loss Tablets with other hair loss treatments
Although there is mixed clinical evidence to show extra effects, Hair Loss Tablets can be used with topical hair loss treatment such as Regaine. It should not be taken with any other oral hair loss treatments or supplements.
Do Hair Loss Tablets work for all men?
Hair Loss Tablets is clinically proven to combat hair loss. Nearly 6,000 men between the ages of 18 and 41 took part in one study, which went on to show that:
- 9 out of 10 men experienced the benefits of taking Hair Loss Tablets
- Hair loss was halted in 90% of participants
- 77% of men noticed an increase in hair growth
Bear in mind that it’s always best to take Hair Loss Tablets as soon as you notice any hair loss. Hair loss treatment can’t regenerate your hair follicles, but it can protect them from further damage and preserve any hair you do have left.
How long should you take Hair Loss Tablets for?
Generally, it will take between 3-6 months to start seeing the results of your treatment. Hair Loss Tablets is designed as a long-term preventative treatment for hair loss and can be safely taken for many years.
If you do decide to stop taking Hair Loss Tablets, always consult your GP first, and bear in mind that any improvement to the quality of your hair will be lost should you choose to stop.
Is it safe to buy Hair Loss Tablets online?
In certain circumstances, yes. You need to make sure that you are buying from a UK-registered online pharmacy to ensure you receive genuine medication. If the website doesn't display its registration credentials clearly and doesn't have contact details clearly displayed, it's probably best to avoid it.
As male pattern baldness is easily self-diagnosed, The Independent Pharmacy is able to allow our doctors to prescribe Hair Loss Tablets to men who are suffering from hair loss safely. We ask you to complete a short medical questionnaire before checkout to allow us to ensure that it will be safe for you and that you are likely to get the best results! We sort your private prescription and pass it straight to our own pharmacy who dispatch it for you same day before 4pm.
Alternative treatments for hair loss and male pattern baldness
You are able to take Regaine Extra Strength (minoxidil 5%) in addition to, or instead of, Hair Loss Tablets. Regaine Extra Strength comes as either a lotion or foam and it is the only topical hair loss treatment which is proven to be effective. Regaine is the only hair loss treatment that is available over the counter, you cannot buy Hair Loss Tablets without a prescription.
There are also other options like hair loss surgery, but these procedures can be expensive and come with mixed results. Non-surgical remedies may be a safer option.
Some people buy hair growth tablets, supplements, and vitamins from online stores and shops on the high street — but these are often from dubious origins and cannot be proven to be effective and safe.
Generally, it’s best to stick to prescription medication. Speak to your doctor if you’re not sure.
Sources
- Patient Information Leaflet: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/3404/pil
- BNF
- Patient.info
Dosage
- Those following a prescription of Hair Loss Tablets should take one tablet once a day.
- The tablet should ideally be taken at the same time of the day, every day.
- If you are taking Hair Loss Tablets, you are able to take the tablet with or without food.
- In order for Hair Loss Tablets to be successful, it must be taken on a continual and daily basis, and in the way outlined above.
- If a dosage of Hair Loss Tablets is missed, then continue taking the medication as normal and DO NOT take an additional tablet to cover the dose that was missed.
- DO NOT take Hair Loss Tablets in a greater dosage than that outlined above, as this won’t increase the tablets’ effectiveness and is not recommended.
Hair Loss Tablets ingredients
Each tablet contains prescription hair loss treatment.
The inactive ingredients may contain: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, pregelatinised starch, lauroyl macrogolglycerides, sodium starch glycollate– Type A, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, titanium dioxide (E171), yellow and red iron oxide (E172), and macrogol 6000.
Side effects
Please be aware that medication affects those taking it in different ways – people who take Hair Loss Tablets will not necessarily experience any of the known side effects below. These are some of the known side effects from taking Hair Loss Tablets:
- Uncommon frequency: Affects between 1 and 10 people of every 1000:
- Decrease in sex drive
- Depression
- Ejaculation disorders – including a reduced volume of ejaculation
- Impotence – difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection
- Unknown frequency:
- Hypersensitivity reactions – including: hives, itching, rash, or swelling of the face and lips
- Palpitations
- Tender or swollen breasts
- Testicular pain
- Please note:
- Most men who take Hair Loss Tablets usually respond well to the medication, and it is uncommon for men to experience side effects
- Side effects normally improve with time
- The increased risk of experiencing decreased libido, ejaculation disorder, erectile dysfunction, and impotence, mainly comes during the first year of taking Hair Loss Tablets, and disappears after the medication has been taken for 2-4 years
- There have been cases reported of men experiencing continued erectile dysfunction or diminished libido after they have stopped taking Hair Loss Tablets
- A March 2017 NHS Choices review of new research determined that where sexual problems do occur, almost all problems will be resolved if you stop taking Hair Loss Tablets
- Taking Hair Loss Tablets has been reported to cause suicidal thoughts in some men who took the medication
For more information on the side effects of Hair Loss Tablets read our dedicated guide.
- Uncommon frequency: Affects between 1 and 10 people of every 1000:
Warnings
- You are not able to get a prescription for Hair Loss Tablets from the NHS.
- Hair Loss Tablets must not be handled by pregnant women if the tablet is not in original, whole, form (broken, cracked, crumbled, crushed, etc...). This is because if the medication is absorbed through the skin of a pregnant woman, it may lead to abnormalities in a male baby.
- Hair Loss Tablets can be handled by pregnant women as long as the tablet is in its original, whole, form. This is because the tablets have a coating on which is designed to stop their active ingredient from being absorbed into the skin.
- If you are taking Hair Loss Tablets, then you should not donate blood while following the prescription, and not for a minimum of four weeks after completing the course of treatment. This is because if a pregnant women were to receive the blood of a man who was taking or had taken (less than four weeks previously) Hair Loss Tablets, this may damage a male baby’s development.
- Men taking Hair Loss Tablets have been reported to experience both infertility and a reduction in the quality of their semen.
- Hair Loss Tablets has been known to affect the results of blood tests for level of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in a man’s blood. If you take a blood test while on a course of Hair Loss Tablets then inform your doctor that you are taking the medication.
- There have been cases where men have been reported to have developed breast cancer while taking Hair Loss Tablets. If you become aware of any pain, lumps, bumps, or any other changes in your breast area while taking Hair Loss Tablets, then notify your doctor of these changes.
- Consult your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Discharge from your nipples
- Excessive fatigue
- Fevers
- Hair loss is patchy, irregular, or comes out in clumps
- Persistent diarrhoea
- Raid and recent hair loss
- Scalp inflammation
- Unexplained weight loss
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