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I have been suffering hair loss for three years. I first started with Rogaine once a day. A year later I advanced to two times a day. Six months later I added Proscar(1.25 grams/day). I was satisfied with the results and had hair regrowth but not to the original density prior to the onset of my loss.
After about a year on Minoxidal and Proscar, I switched to a generic brand(Mexican) of Proscar. Within three months, I experienced renewed hair loss which I attributed to the generic. I went back on Proscar and within three months the shedding stoppped and my hair regrew.
To try and make a good situation out of a bad one, I added Nizoral to my regimen at two times a week. I now feel that my hair is thicker and fuller prior to my bad experience with the Mexican generic. I have used generic Minoxidal(Kirkland) with no perceived difference than Rogaine.
Although I have no proof other than my personal belief, I would not recommend using generics manufactured outside the US in the future. It is not worth the risk. Any generic sold in the US would be subject to USDA approval and the efficacy should be equivalent to that of the name brand.
After about a year on Minoxidal and Proscar, I switched to a generic brand(Mexican) of Proscar. Within three months, I experienced renewed hair loss which I attributed to the generic. I went back on Proscar and within three months the shedding stoppped and my hair regrew.
To try and make a good situation out of a bad one, I added Nizoral to my regimen at two times a week. I now feel that my hair is thicker and fuller prior to my bad experience with the Mexican generic. I have used generic Minoxidal(Kirkland) with no perceived difference than Rogaine.
Although I have no proof other than my personal belief, I would not recommend using generics manufactured outside the US in the future. It is not worth the risk. Any generic sold in the US would be subject to USDA approval and the efficacy should be equivalent to that of the name brand.