2% Minoxidil - any benefits, or less side effects?

[robm0761]

I realize 2% Minoxidil takes longer to show results, but are there any benefits (ie. less side effects) for using only 2% or for using a 2% and 5% regimen (ie. 2% in the morning and 5% at night)?

Just considering ways to perhaps reduce some of the side effects I've read about, but still achieve results.

Thanks for your help!

Rob

 

[Dinzy]

There is no reason to do 2% unless you experience the minoxidil side effects on 5, ie if it goes systemic. You will still probably feel the same irritation since they both have the same solvents

 

[robm0761]

There is no reason to do 2% unless you experience the minoxidil side effects on 5, ie if it goes systemic. You will still probably feel the same irritation since they both have the same solvents

Dinzy:

Thanks for the reply! I'm only on Day Four of my regimen, so I suppose by side effects, I wondered if there might be less dandruff, greasiness, and shedding by sticking with the weaker 2% solution (and still see growth results!). But I guess it makes sense to start with the 5% and move down only if the side effects become systemic as you mention.

Thanks!

Rob