Re-Mox III 15% Minoxidil

To round out the collection of Minoxidil questions I’ve received in the past few days —

Hi Dr. Rassman,
I have recently decided to move to the Re-Mox III 15% minoxidil lotion for my frontal hair loss. Is there a danger to using such a high concentration of Minox? if not, why can’t one find this concentration in rogaine or other branded minox in the stores? Do you know of any side effects? Thanks!

You must remember that Minoxidil is a known anti-hypertensive and can cause low blood pressure and other reported side effects. Any medication that you get at the normally prescribed concentration will be worse in side effects at the higher dose. 15% Minoxidil must be formulated -I do not know where to get it. A pharmacist must prepare it if it is to be legally obtained.