Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
Minoxidil (Rogaine)
Street names: Rogaine, Loniten (oral)
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- Tópico: regenera el cabello en la pérdida androgénica (mecanismo vasodilatador)
- Microdosis oral (off-label): cada vez más popular, resultados más fuertes
⚠Key risks
- Oral: hipertrichosis (cabello en todas partes), palpitaciones cardíacas, hinchazón de los tobillos
- Inicial 'derramamiento de miedo' - derramamiento antes de volver a crecer (normal, asusta a la gente)
- Los gatos son letalmente sensibles a ella - los dueños de mascotas tienen cuidado
✚Overdose signs
- Sobredose oral: corazón de carreras, mareos, retención de líquidos
- Dolor en el pecho - Emergencia
Comparación de categoría — Hair Loss & Hormone Meds
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minoxidil (Rogaine) | OTC | Oral: hypertrichosis (hair EVERYWHERE), heart palpitations, ankle swelling; Initial 'dread shed' — shedding before regrowth (normal, scares people off) | ~$10–$30 per month topical |
| Somatropin (Human Growth Hormone) | Rx-only; Schedule III/IV equivalent in most regions | Counterfeit rate near total — independent tests find most 'HGH' is hCG, IGF, or nothing; Real GH at abuse doses: insulin resistance, carpal tunnel, organ growth (acromegaly features) | ~$2–$10 per IU grey-market |
| Finasteride (Propecia/Proscar) | Rx-only — not controlled | Post-finasteride syndrome reports — persistent sexual dysfunction, depression, brain fog in a subset of users (debated but documented); Must be taken daily; gains reverse within a year of stopping | ~$0.30–$2 per tablet |
| Dutasteride (Avodart) | Rx-only — not controlled | Same post-finasteride-spectrum concerns, potentially stronger (broader 5-alpha-reduction blockade); Long half-life — weeks to clear; sides persist longer if they occur | ~$0.40–$2 per capsule grey-market generics |
| Exemestane (Aromasin) | Rx-only — not controlled | Joint pain, low-mood and libido crash if estrogen goes too low; Bone density loss with long use | ~$1–$3 per 25 mg tablet grey-market |
| Letrozole (Femara) | Rx-only — not controlled | Estrogen 'crash': crippling joint pain, depression, zero libido; Bone density loss | ~$1–$4 per 2.5 mg tablet grey-market |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
RxBrand names on the grey market
These brands are sold as this compound. Same molecule, different label and supply chain — quality varies enormously between them.
Minoxidil
?Frequently asked questions
What does Minoxidil (Rogaine) look like?
Botellas de 5% de espuma/solución; comprimidos de 2,5 a 10 mg por vía oral (Rx legacy)
What are the signs of a Minoxidil (Rogaine) overdose?
Sobredose oral: corazón de carreras, mareos, retención de líquidos; Dolor en el pecho - Emergencia Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Oral: hipertrichosis (cabello en todas partes), palpitaciones cardíacas, hinchazón de los tobillos Dependence can develop with regular use.