Minoxidil Coupons & Prices

Minoxidil FAQs

How much does Minoxidil cost without insurance?

You can expect to pay about $26.69 for 30, 2.5mg tablets for this prescription drug if you do not have insurance or coupons. To reduce the price of this drug, you can use Minoxidil coupons from SingleCare and save automatically on this and other prescription items at participating pharmacies. When you claim your SingleCare savings, you can cut your retail price of Minoxidil to the best price of $6.89 for 30, 2.5mg tablets for Minoxidil.

How much does Minoxidil cost with insurance?

Since costs vary by health plan, check with your pharmacist to calculate your copay with insurance coverage. Deduct your SingleCare savings and pay $6.89 for 30, 2.5mg tablets at a participating pharmacy that accepts SingleCare coupons. You can consult your insurance company for more information about costs. 

Does Medicare cover Minoxidil and how much does it cost?

Medicare prescription plans typically cover Minoxidil and the typical copay will vary based on your plan's formulary. SingleCare may be less expensive than Medicare so ask your pharmacist to check your SingleCare savings card to compare prices. With SingleCare, you could pay as low as $6.89 for 30, 2.5mg tablets for your prescription order. 

What is the brand name of Minoxidil?

Minoxidil is a generic drug that has several manufacturers including Par Pharmaceutical Inc., Teva Pharmaceuticals Inc., Sun Pharmaceutical Inc., and AvKare Inc. Loniten is the original brand name of Minoxidil, but Loniten is no longer available as a brand-name product. Only the generic version is available in the US.

What is Minoxidil?

Minoxidil is a vasodilator that improves the flow of blood in the body. Minoxidil is used to treat severely high blood pressure that is causing symptoms or damaging your organs. Minoxidil works by widening the blood vessels and thus increases the amount of blood flowing to the heart. Minoxidil is available to consumers in the form of a tablet. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. 

If you miss a dose of Minoxidil, do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use Minoxidil in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended, as it may be dangerous to your health. Contact your doctor for more medical advice.

Minoxidil is usually given together with several other medicines, usually a diuretic and beta-blocker. 

It is recommended to weigh yourself every day while you are taking Minoxidil. Your healthcare provider will give you further instructions on what to do if you gain weight, or if you are retaining fluid. You will need to measure your heart rate regularly by checking your pulse while you are resting. Your doctor or healthcare provider can show you how to check your pulse.

Is Minoxidil effective?

Because Minoxidil can potentially cause serious side effects, it should only be used in certain cases, such as people with high blood pressure that has symptoms or is damaging the organs and is not controlled on the highest dose of a diuretic plus two other medications. In studies, Minoxidil reduced diastolic blood pressure by 20 mmHg, or to 90 mmHg or less, in about 75% of patients. Most patients had high blood pressure that was not controlled by other medications. 

What are the side effects of Minoxidil?

Some common side effects of Minoxidil include excess hair growth, swelling, fast heart rate, breast tenderness, weight gain, numbness and tingling, and headache. 

Some serious side effects of Minoxidil are swelling around the heart, fluid buildup, chest pain, and heart failure. 

Get emergency medical help immediately if you have hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, as these may be signs of a serious allergic reaction. 

Get emergency medical help right away if you are experiencing signs of a severe skin reaction, such as fever, burning eyes, sore throat, red or purple rash, or blistering/peeling skin. 

Other side effects may occur since this is not a full list of Minoxidil side effects. Before taking Minoxidil, discuss potential side effects with your doctor.