I Switched to Rogaine Foam After Using the Liquid for a Decade, But Now I Get Dizzy

Hello Doc,
This is great blog you have here.

Ive used Rogaine for over 10 years (since I was 22) to treat my balding hair. I’m mostly losing my hair at the crown. I really don’t know if its done any good but since most of the men in my family are really really bald, I think my hair isnt that bad.

Anyways in the last year I began using Rogaine Foam. I started to notice a slight shortness of breath and dizziness. I discontinued use and felt fine again. Ive been thinking of going back to the liquid rogaine. Any reason why the foam would have this effect but not the liquid? Or after 10 years why I would suddenly have this reaction to minoxidil?

You should go get a physical exam by your primary care doctor. It may not be as simple as a reaction to minoxidil. After all the other medical issues have been explored, it may be that your absorption of the Rogaine Foam is higher than with the liquid. One of the side effects of Rogaine is a drop in blood pressure and that can cause dizziness.