Minoxidil started as a blood-pressure medication, and dermatologists have increasingly prescribed it off-label at much lower doses as a once-daily pill for hair loss. The appeal over the topical version is practical: no twice-daily application, no residue, no scalp irritation from the solution - you just take a tablet.
Because it's a prescription used off-label, a licensed provider has to evaluate whether it's appropriate for you, including your blood-pressure history. For how the two formats compare in practice, see our oral vs topical minoxidil breakdown.
