Minoxidil 1mg / Finasteride 1.25mg
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Minoxidil 1mg / Finasteride 1.25mg
Purity
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Unit
90ct (3-month supply)
Category
Hair

Common questions

Is the oral combination different from using topical minoxidil and finasteride?
Yes, in how each drug reaches the body. Oral dosing works systemically through the bloodstream, which is more convenient as a single daily capsule but carries a different side-effect profile than topical application, including possible changes in blood pressure and fluid retention that topical use largely avoids. Your provider can help you weigh which form fits your file.
Why is the finasteride dose 1.25mg instead of the standard 1mg?
The slightly higher dose is intended to push DHT reduction a bit further, to roughly 75 to 80 percent of baseline compared with about 70 percent at the standard 1mg dose. The tradeoff is a marginally higher rate of the same finasteride side effects, mainly decreased libido or erectile difficulty in a small percentage of men.
Can oral minoxidil raise blood pressure?
It's one of its documented effects, along with fluid retention and a faster heartbeat, since oral minoxidil works systemically rather than staying local to the scalp. That's part of why your provider reviews cardiovascular history and current blood pressure before prescribing this combination, and checks in on it during your online visits.

Minoxidil 1mg / Finasteride 1.25mg

Your two mechanisms, one daily capsule.

An oral combination of low-dose minoxidil and finasteride in one capsule, compounded for men who want both mechanisms without two separate prescriptions. Your provider reviews your file and confirms it's clinically appropriate for you.

  • Two mechanisms, one capsule
  • No topical routine
  • Once-daily oral
  • Compounded for you
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Minoxidil 1mg / Finasteride 1.25mg online: price and access

Minoxidil 1mg / Finasteride 1.25mg starts at $35 per month on 3-month plan; the lowest checkout charge is $105 (billed every 3 months). A prescription is never guaranteed. A licensed provider reviews each request before a pharmacy can dispense treatment.

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Lowest checkout charge
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A straightforward path to care

  1. Checkout on a laptop at a kitchen table

    Select your plan

    Choose your treatment options and complete secure checkout. Then complete the online health intake.

  2. Clinician reviewing a chart on a laptop

    Provider review

    A licensed physician (MD) reviews your completed intake and prescribes the compounded capsule if it is appropriate.

  3. Adult opening a delivered box at home

    Ships to your door

    A US-licensed 503A pharmacy compounds your minoxidil and finasteride and ships it free in discreet packaging.

  4. Adult at home using a phone

    Ongoing support

    Take one capsule a day and message your care team anytime as your results build.

Two mechanisms in one capsule

Finasteride blocks DHT while low-dose oral minoxidil extends the follicle's growth phase, combined so you take one capsule instead of two prescriptions.

No scalp routine

Everything works from the inside. No foams, no solutions, no waiting for a topical to dry.

Low-dose minoxidil

At 1 mg, the oral minoxidil dose is kept low, intended to limit the systemic effects seen at higher doses.

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A US-licensed provider confirms the formula is appropriate for you before it ships. Real pricing, shown up front.

About Minoxidil 1mg / Finasteride 1.25mg

Your provider prescribes this combination because it works on hair loss through two separate pathways at once. Oral minoxidil relaxes blood vessels throughout your body, which extends how long each follicle stays in its active growth phase. Finasteride, dosed at 1.25mg rather than the standard 1mg, blocks the conversion of testosterone into DHT, which lowers serum DHT by roughly 75 to 80 percent. No dedicated clinical trial has tested this specific oral pairing. What your provider is relying on instead is strong evidence on each ingredient individually, plus results from the topical minoxidil-finasteride combination, and we think you deserve to know that distinction up front.

  • One daily capsule instead of managing two separate hair-loss prescriptions
  • Finasteride at 1.25mg, lowering serum DHT by roughly 75 to 80 percent
  • The most direct dual-mechanism oral option currently offered for men
  • Built from strong individual-component evidence, disclosed honestly where combination-specific data doesn't yet exist
  1. Finasteride lowers DHT

    It blocks the enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT, the hormone behind male pattern loss.

  2. Minoxidil extends growth

    Low-dose oral minoxidil supports blood flow and a longer active growth phase.

  3. Follicles hold and grow

    Less DHT pressure and more growth-phase support act on the same follicles.

A DHT blocker and a growth-phase support in one daily capsule.

One capsule works on the hormone and the follicle at once.

What the research shows

Oral finasteride and oral minoxidil have each been studied for hair loss. Here is what that research found.

+138 hairs

Finasteride 1 mg added 107 to 138 more hairs than placebo in a 5.1 cm2 area of the scalp over 1 to 2 years in 1,553 men.

Kaufman et al., J Am Acad Dermatol 1998

634 patients

A review of 17 studies and 634 patients found low-dose oral minoxidil an effective, well-tolerated option for people who struggle with topical treatment.

Randolph & Tosti, J Am Acad Dermatol 2021

Minoxidil + finasteride or Finasteride alone

Combination vs one agent alone

Minoxidil + finasterideFinasteride alone
MechanismsTwo, DHT blockade plus growth supportOne, DHT blockade
Supports the growth phaseYes, added oral minoxidilNo
FormatOne daily capsuleOne daily tablet
Targets DHTYesYes
Added side-effect profileIncludes minoxidil effects such as fluid retentionFinasteride effects only
Best forMen who want both mechanisms in one capsuleMen starting with DHT blockade alone

What to expect

Most people notice visible change between eight and twelve weeks, with results continuing to build toward a peak around twelve to eighteen months, a timeline consistent with what's documented for each component and for the topical combination. From minoxidil, your file may show a faster resting heart rate, fluid retention, hair growth in unexpected places, blood pressure shifts, or temporary shedding when you start. From finasteride at this 1.25mg dose, decreased libido or erectile difficulty shows up in roughly 1 to 2 percent of men, a rate slightly higher than what's reported at the standard 1mg dose.

  1. Weeks 1 to 4

    Start your capsule

    Begin your once-daily dose after your provider confirms your prescription. Early shedding can occur and is normal.

  2. Weeks 8 to 12

    First visible change

    Many men first notice less shedding and early regrowth in this window. Keep taking it daily.

  3. Months 4 to 6

    Density builds

    Thinning areas continue to fill in as more follicles shift into active growth.

  4. Months 12 to 18

    Peak effect

    Results generally build toward a peak in this range and are maintained with continued daily use.

Safety and side effects

This product is compounded by a licensed pharmacy and is not FDA-approved. It has not undergone FDA review for safety or efficacy. It's absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy and in anyone with active cancer. Before confirming this combination, your provider also wants to know about any baseline erectile difficulty, kidney or liver function concerns, a prior episode of pericarditis, and whether your blood pressure runs uncontrolled, since any of those can shift whether this regimen is the right fit for your file.

Common

  • Decreased libido or erectile difficulty
  • Increased body or facial hair from minoxidil
  • Fluid retention or mild swelling
  • Temporary increased shedding when starting

Less common

  • Faster resting heart rate
  • Lightheadedness or blood pressure changes
  • Breast tenderness

Seek care

  • Chest pain, shortness of breath, or rapid weight gain from fluid retention
  • Signs of an allergic reaction such as swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat

This is not a complete list of side effects. This capsule is compounded by a US-licensed pharmacy. Finasteride is not for use by women and is dangerous in pregnancy, where it can harm a developing male fetus. Oral minoxidil can affect heart rate and fluid balance, so tell your provider about any heart or blood pressure conditions and every medication you take before starting.

Frequently asked questions

How long before this combination shows results?
Most people see visible change within eight and twelve weeks, with results building toward a peak around twelve to eighteen months. That timeline comes from the individual-component and topical-combination evidence, since no dedicated trial has studied this exact oral pairing; your provider can set realistic expectations based on what's actually been measured.

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