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Originally Posted by maleficent
Until he graduated from college, got a job, and Rogaine was no longer covered under his insurance plan... so he stopped using it... and within a pretty short time, all the hair that Rogaine grew, was gone.... Rogaine is pretty much a lifetime committment from what I understand.
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Yeah hair loss treatments are rarely covered under insurance anymore and it's most definitely a life time commitment (if one wants to keep the hair they've gained/maintained) however, there are cheaper options available.
Minoxidil is now an over-the-counter solution, and there are generics available for half the price of actual Rogaine (which can run between 15 and 30 bucks per month).
Propecia also isn't cheap. What I do to save a little money is I actually have a prescription for Proscar. Proscar is a tablet used for Benign Prostate Hyperplacia. It's a 5mg dose of Finasteride (Propecia is a 1mg dose). The tablets can be quartered to acheive a lower dose and I end up spending about $20 a month instead of the $55 plus that Propecia would run. I did a good bit of research before trying this though, to make sure it would be safe, so as I've recommended before: whatever you're wanting to try make sure that you do your homework and understand the risks that can come with the treatments.