Hair Loss
Oral Minoxidil
An oral medication prescribed off-label at low doses to treat hair loss.
Dosage:
2.5mg
Additional dosages available. Your provider will determine the appropriate dose for you.
*Requires a Mochi Health Membership. Cost of medication not included in Mochi Health Membership Fee
Results
Treatment overview
Stimulates Hair Regrowth
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Helps reactivate dormant hair follicles to support visible regrowth over months.
Slows Hair Thinning
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Helps stabilize ongoing hair loss in both men and women.
Prescribed Off-Label for Hair Loss
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Oral minoxidil is FDA-approved as an antihypertensive; low-dose oral minoxidil is prescribed off-label for androgenetic alopecia and other forms of hair loss.
Low-Dose Prescribing
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Typically prescribed at low doses (commonly 0.625–5 mg) for hair loss.
Convenient Once-Daily Pill
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A single daily tablet — no scalp application required.
Provider-Directed Care
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Whether oral minoxidil is appropriate for you, the dose, and the regimen are determined by your Mochi provider.
The treatment
Understanding the treatment
Active Ingredient:
Minoxidil
Oral minoxidil is a vasodilator originally FDA-approved for severe hypertension. At low doses it is prescribed off-label for androgenetic alopecia and other forms of hair loss. It is thought to work by prolonging the growth (anagen) phase of the hair cycle and improving blood flow to hair follicles — acting systemically rather than locally like the topical form.
Side effects
Most common: lightheadedness, swelling in the ankles or face, increased heart rate or palpitations, unwanted hair growth (hypertrichosis) on the face or body, and headache. Less common but serious: fluid retention and rare pericardial effects.
Avoid When
Known hypersensitivity to minoxidil; pregnancy or breastfeeding; pheochromocytoma. Use caution with low blood pressure, significant heart disease, fluid retention, kidney disease, or a history of pericardial effusion.
Personalized care
The medication is
the smaller part
Mochi pairs you with a physician, care team, pharmacist, and personalized plan designed to support your body, progress, and long-term goals over time.
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