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If this is repeat order for a medication you have previously ordered from The Maitland Clinic, please use the link below to place your order:

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Just like in a traditional hair loss consultation, we would like to ask you some questions about your medical history and any scalp and hair symptoms. Your responses will be completely confidential and will help Dr Ball form a diagnosis and advise on your suitability for the treatment requested.

Please answer all questions honestly and in full. If you have any problems understanding or answering a question please call or message us.

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Our hair loss medication services are currently only available to patients who have already attended an in-person or remote consultation at The Maitland Clinic.

If this is not the case, please contact us to arrange an appointment before proceeding with your medication order.

Please submit the following confidential photographs.

These photographs are confidential and will be kept in your medical record to assist Dr Ball in diagnosing the cause of your hair loss. They can be completely anonymous if you prefer. They will also allow Dr Ball to assess your response to treatment over time.
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Important information & consent form

Please read and complete each of the following sections before a prescription can be issued:
- Please read section 4 of the Patient Information Leaflet for information regarding potential side effects of the of oral minoxidil. We would recommend saving or downloading this document for future references.
  
  The incidence of side effects from oral minoxidil are described in a systematic review (study of published evidence and research) published in the International Journal of Trichology in August 2020. The study, Effect of Oral Minoxidil for Alopecia: Systematic Review, summarised the following findings from 9 published studies:
  
  Hypertricosis (excess body hair) was reported in 4% to 93% of users of oral minoxidil.
  
  Peripheral oedema (fluid retention and swelling) was reported in 0.22% to 10.0% of users.
  
  Further information about potential side effects from oral minoxidil are described in he Oral Minoxidil Patient Information Leaflet. Please contact Dr. Ball if you would like to discuss side effects in more detail.
  
  The dose of oral minoxidil taken for treating hair loss is significantly lower than that used for treating hypertension. Therefore, the risk of experiencing a significant lowering of your blood pressure is extremely low. However, Dr Ball recommends that you purchase a basic electronic blood pressure monitor and keep a record of your blood pressure, pulse and weight before your first dose and once a week during the first 3 weeks of treatment. We ask you to complete our blood pressure monitoring form and submit it to Dr Ball for review.
  
  Oral minoxidil can potentially cause fluid retention and Dr. Ball asks that you monitor your weight once a week during the first 3 weeks of treatment and for the first 3 weeks after any dose increase. This can also be entered into the monitoring form below.
  
  If you detect a lowering of your blood pressure or a rise in your pulse or weight, please stop the medication and contact Dr Ball.
  
  Oral minoxidil has been associated with a risk of pericarditis (inflammation of the lining surrounding the heart) or pericardial effusions (fluid accumulating around the heart). If you experience any chest discomfort, breathlessness or palpitations it is necessary to stop the medication and contact your GP/A&E promptly.
  
  One month after you have received your first order, we will contact you by email to check that you have tolerated the treatment and offer to arrange delivery of a continued supply of medication. You will then have the option of ordering a 2 or 6 month supply of medication.
  
  If you experience side effects at any time whilst taking oral minoxidil, please contact Dr Ball or speak to your GP. If you feel unwell outside office hours we advise contacting your out of hours GP service or A&E department.
- Please note that Dr. Ball prescribes oral minoxidil only under specific circumstances. It is not a treatment for everyone.
  
  Dr. Ball will consider prescribing oral minoxidil in men aged 20-60 with androgenetic alopecia (male pattern hair loss) who meet the following criteria:
  
  1. The patient has used topical minoxidil in the past and did not have a satisfactory result or did not wish to continue.
  
  2. The patient has used oral finasteride in the past and was unable to use oral finasteride or did not wish to start it.
  
  3. The patient is aware of options such as topical finasteride, low level laser or PRP and has considered these.
  
  4. The patient has considered the possibility of a hair transplant in his overall long term plan.
  
  5. The patient is healthy and has none of the following health issues:
  
  a. Kidney disease
  
  b. Heart disease
  
  c. Liver disease
  
  d. Pheochromocytoma
  
  e. Porphyria
  
  6. The patient understands the potential side effects of minoxidil treatment.
  
  7. The patient understands that this is a long term treatment.
  
  8. The patient has reviewed and submitted the oral minoxidil consent form.
  
  9. The patient understands and acknowledges that oral minoxidil is an off-license medication.
  
  10. The patient agrees to frequent monitoring of his blood pressure every week for the first month and then monthly with submission of results to Dr. Ball.
  
  11. The patient agrees to monitor his weight every 3 days when starting for the first month and report any increases of more than 2 kg to Dr. Ball.
  
  12. The patient agrees to follow up reviews with Dr. Ball every 6 months. Dr. Ball is not able to renew prescriptions for oral minoxidil without these reviews.
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Dr. Ball will advise you on the precise dose he would like you to take. The recommended dose of oral minoxidil usually ranges from 1.25 mg to 2.5 mg daily. A standard 2.5 mg tablet can be broken in half to achieve 1.25 mg. You can purchase a pill cutter to assist in cutting the tablets in half or simply break the tablet along the scored line. Only take the dose that has been prescribed for you by Dr. Ball.

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