{"product_id":"finasteride-regaine-bundle-hair-loss","title":"Finasteride and Regaine hair loss bundle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat are finasteride and Regaine? \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinasteride and Regaine extra strength foam for men (topical minoxidil) are two hair loss treatments that have been proven to help slow, and for some men, reverse hair loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth \u003ca href=\"\/products\/finasteride-hair-loss\"\u003efinasteride\u003c\/a\u003e and Regaine are two types of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mens-hair-loss\"\u003ehair loss\u003c\/a\u003e treatment, used to treat hereditary hair loss (male pattern baldness).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinasteride contains the active ingredient finasteride. Whereas \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop-uk-prod.lpod.tech\/products\/finasteride-regaine-bundle-hair-loss\"\u003eRegaine foam\u003c\/a\u003e contains the active ingredient minoxidil. As this is a foam applied to the head, it’s sometimes called topical minoxidil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinasteride can only be obtained if you have a prescription, whereas you can buy Regaine over-the-counter. As this bundle contains both treatments, you will require a prescription if you wish to use the finasteride tablet and Regaine foam bundle to treat your hair loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's the difference between finasteride and Regaine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinasteride (commonly known by its branded name, Propecia) is available as a tablet, which is taken daily to stop hair loss by blocking DHT. DHT is an enzyme that stops your hair follicles absorbing the nutrients needed for healthy growth. As well as stopping hair loss, taking finasteride can cause hair regrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegaine’s primary ingredient is minoxidil, which is available as both a foam and a liquid. This is applied to your head twice a day to help reverse hair loss. It can promote hair growth by improving blood flow to your hair follicles, which stimulates them into a ‘growth phase’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan you use finasteride tablets and Regaine foam at the same time?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/skin-and-hair-advice%20\/using-finasteride-and-minoxidil-together\"\u003eusing both treatments together\u003c\/a\u003e might help tackle your hair loss in different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinasteride and minoxidil are commonly used together for hair loss, and there’s no evidence to suggest any negative interactions when using the two treatments at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do finasteride tablets and Regaine foam work together for hair loss?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy taking finasteride and using Regaine together, you’ll be treating your male pattern baldness from two different angles. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32166351\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eResearch has shown\u003c\/a\u003e that combining treatments can be more effective than relying on just finasteride or Regaine alone to treat pattern hair loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does finasteride work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinasteride works by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlocking DHT (a hormone which affects hair follicles and causes hair loss)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy reducing the effect of DHT, the hair follicles can return to a normal growth cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis slows (and in some cases can reverse hair loss)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow does Regaine work?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active ingredient in Regaine, \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/skin-and-hair-advice\/what-is-minoxidil-regaine\"\u003eminoxidil\u003c\/a\u003e, works by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreasing blood supply to the hair follicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe expanded blood supply increases the flow of nutrients and stimulates growth.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow effective are Finasteride and Regaine (topical minoxidil) together?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s no evidence yet to suggest the combined effectiveness of \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/skin-and-hair-advice%20\/using-finasteride-and-minoxidil-together\"\u003eusing finasteride and Regaine for men together\u003c\/a\u003e. But we do know that these treatments work:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinasteride has been shown to be effective in slowing hair loss in \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0022202X15529357\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eup to 90% of men\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinasteride effectiveness means \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/9951956\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003etwo thirds of men\u003c\/a\u003e will see regrowth (over two years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegaine extra strength foam for men, which contains topical minoxidil, can also help reverse hair loss in \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regaine.co.uk\/minoxidil\/how-regaine-works\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e9 out of 10 men\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use finasteride\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinasteride is a tablet which you take daily – as soon as you stop taking it, it effects will stop, and your hair loss will resume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use Regaine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegaine extra strength foam for men is applied to the scalp twice a day. You massage it onto any exposed scalp and once it’s dry, you can simply style your hair as normal. Like with finasteride, as soon as you stop using the treatment, it will stop having an effect and hair loss will return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow long should I take finasteride and Regaine?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWhen will my hair start to grow back?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs finasteride and Regaine are two separate treatments, you’ll see results from each at different times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHow long does finasteride take to work?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can generally expect to start seeing results from finasteride after 3-6 months\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHow long does Regaine take to work?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegaine can take up to 16 weeks to start showing hair growth (though \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.regaine.co.uk\/mens-frequently-asked-hair-loss-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esome men\u003c\/a\u003e have seen results in 8 weeks)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eWill finasteride and Regaine work faster if I increase the dosage?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not increase the amount of Regaine or finasteride you are taking – this will have no effect on how quickly they work and will increase your risk of experiencing side effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-start##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHow long should I keep using finasteride and Regaine?\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeither finasteride or Regaine will offer instant results. It’s important to be patient and give any new hair time to grow. That being said, if you haven’t seen any results after the following time frames it is unlikely that the treatments will work on your hair loss:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinasteride - One year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegaine - 16 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Finasteride and Regaine, while effective, will not provide immediate hair growth – in finasteride’s case it can take up to a year to see the final results. It might be dispiriting, but stay patient to see the potential benefits of these treatments\u003c\/em\u003e” - \u003cstrong\u003eDr Bhavini Shah\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-item-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e##accordion-end##\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePotential side effects of using finasteride and Regaine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse of both finasteride and Regaine can results in potential side effects - we've collected some of the most notable in the table below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9795%; height: 757.514px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1069%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eFinasteride\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5857%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eRegaine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 167.181px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1069%; height: 167.181px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnable to achieve or maintain an erection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower sexual desire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecrease in semen released during sex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5857%; height: 167.181px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVery common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadache\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 284.764px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1069%; height: 284.764px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency unknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreast swelling \/ tenderness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTesticle pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlood insemen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeart palpitations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent changes to sex drive and erections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiver function changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnxiety and suicidal thoughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5857%; height: 284.764px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItching or dermatitis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnwanted non-scalp hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 69.1944px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1069%; height: 69.1944px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5857%; height: 69.1944px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNausea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 69.1944px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1069%; height: 69.1944px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5857%; height: 69.1944px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRare (may affect up to 1 in 1000 people)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange in hair texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 147.583px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 33.1069%; height: 147.583px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 66.5857%; height: 147.583px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency unknown\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEye irritation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVomiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalp irritation or rash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemporary hair loss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information on side effects, please consult the patient information leaflets for both \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/files\/pil.7068.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efinasteride\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/files\/pil.5781.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRegaine\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is currently no evidence to suggest that use of finasteride will increase the likelihood of patients suffering potential Regaine side effects, and vice versa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are experiencing side effects from using either finasteride or minoxidil, please talk to your GP. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms please stop taking finasteride and Regaine and talk to your GP immediately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergic reaction symptoms (facial swelling, difficulty swallowing or breathing, hives)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepression or suicidal thoughts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChanges in breast tissue (lumps, pain, enlargement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChest pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow blood pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast heartbeat or palpitations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaintness or dizziness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSudden unexplained weight gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresistent local redness or rash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChange in hair colour or texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHair loss for longer than two weeks\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to avoid when taking finasteride and Regaine together\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease avoid the following when using Regaine:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShampooing your hair for up to four hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing any other skin products on the treatment area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing Regaine on a sunburned area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaving your scalp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplying hair products to unwashed hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing Regaine 24 hours before and after a hair treatment procedure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently there are no foods, drinks or treatments that will change the safety and potency of finasteride tablets. However, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/medicines\/finasteride\/taking-finasteride-with-other-medicines-and-herbal-supplements\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethe NHS has reported\u003c\/a\u003e that taking St John’s wort (a herbal remedy for depression) can stop finasteride from working as well as it is supposed to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease talk to your GP if you are taking any other treatments alongside the finasteride and Regaine bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UK Production","offers":[{"title":"Finasteride and Regaine \/ 3 Months","offer_id":42726835912892,"sku":"4285","price":134.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/1284\/4476\/products\/Finasteride_and_Regaine_hair_loss_bundle.jpg?v=1743590751","url":"https:\/\/onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com\/products\/finasteride-regaine-bundle-hair-loss","provider":"UK Production","version":"1.0","type":"link"}