Latanoprost (Xalatan) for Hair Loss
Less Expensive Prostaglandin Analog Alternative Than Latisse to REGROW Your Own Hair
- If you suffer from Male Pattern Baldness, a Prostaglandin Analog class of drug may be the answer!
- Latanoprost (generic Xalatan) is a generic, less expensive alternative to Latisse (bimatoprost).
- Latanoprost (Xalatan) may be used alone or as an adjunctive treatment along with Avodart / Propecia and Minoxidil.
- Latanoprost (Xalatan) is a prostaglandin analog class of drugs as is Latisse (bimatoprost)
- Latanoprost (Xalatan) is a less expensive generic alternative to Latisse (bimatoprost)
- Latisse (bimatoprost) is the FIRST & ONLY FDA approved medical treatment proven to enhance the length and thickness of eyelashes.
- Latisse was unanimously approved by the FDA as safe and effective in December 2008 for eyelash growth.
- Allergan has completed Phase I safety trials of Latisse (bimatoprost) for male baldness and has begun Phase I/III efficacy trials.
- Latanoprost (Xalatan) works similarly to Latisse (bimatoprost) which works gradually and remarkably from the inside out. You will begin to see changes in scalp hair length, thickness and darkness gradually.
- Latanoprost (Xalatan), like Bimatoprost, is a prostaglandin analog and is believed to affect the growth of hair follicles by increasing the ratio of hairs in the growth phase of the hair cycle and extending this phase.
- Currently, Latanoprost, (Xalatan) or Latisse or Lumigan is not FDA approved for male pattern baldness, but Medical Wellness Center will be prescribing it as an Off-Label use since Allergan has completed FDA Phase I safety trials for the prostaglandin analog, Latisse.
Latanoprost (Xalatan) HAIR LOSS PRESCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR MEN ONLY
For NEW Latanoprost clients only, to learn how to Request an INITIAL Consult
Refill Consult for returning Latanoprost Medical Wellness Center clients only
IMPORTANT WARNING: Latanoprost (Xalatan) for Male Pattern Baldness is being prescribed OFF-LABEL for MEN ONLY! Women or children should not use Latanoprost (Xalatan) for scalp hair loss unless under direct physician supervision and tesing to rule out serious underlying medication conditions. Pregnant or potentially pregnant women should not use Latanoprost (Xalatan).
IMPORTANT WARNING: Do not use Latanoprost (Xalatan) solution if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
IMPORTANT WARNING: Do not use Latanoprost (Xalatan) solution if you are pregnant or nursing
IMPORTANT WARNING: Do not use Latanoprost (Xalatan) solution for Male Pattern baldness if you have a history of eye pressure problems, such as glaucoma, increased Intraoccular Pressure
Latanoprost (Xalatan) solution is being prescribed for topical use for male pattern hair loss only and is not to be ingested or put into the eye!
Latanoprost (Xalatan) use may cause darkening of the skin and although not reported may cause increased brown pigmentation of the iris of the eye if it gets into your eye.
MEDICAL WELLNESS CENTER PROVIDES:
- Simple, Convenient & Confidential Online Physician consultations for Latanoprost (Xalatan) Prescription for the off-label treatment of Male Pattern Hair Loss.
- RISK-FREE Online Physician Evaluation to determine eligibility for Latanoprost (Xalatan) for male pattern hair loss.
- If you do not qualify for a Latanoprost (Xalatan) prescription, your visit is FREE.
- Do NOT be fooled by sites that offer free doctor consultation and require medication purchase. No medication purchase required at inflated prices.
- If approved the medical consultation fee is only $49.95 plus processing. You will be issued a prescription for 2.5ml Latanoprost (Xalatan) 0.005% with six refills.
- You get to choose most any United States, Local, brick and mortar pharmacy of your choice to fill your prescription. The prescription cannot be filled at an internet or online pharmacy, a .COM version of a local pharmacy, a foreign or Canadian pharmacy.
- Express service available: Your Latanoprost (Xalatan) prescription will be called into any LOCAL, brick, and mortar United States pharmacy of your choice within approximately 24 hours.
HOW TO REQUEST A PHYSICIAN CONSULTATION FOR AN Latanoprost (Xalatan) PRESCRIPTION FOR MALE PATTERN HAIR LOSS:
- Read About Latanoprost (Xalatan) to learn more about its indications and contraindications.
- If you do not have any contraindications, Read and Agree to the Waiver of Liability.
- Accurately and truthfully complete and submit a medical consultation questionnaire.
- Your medical consultation will be reviewed by one of our Physicians. If approved you will be issued a prescription for Latanoprost (Xalatan) with six refills which you can choose to fill at most any local United States pharmacy.
- Or you can choose EXPRESS Service. Your prescription will be called into a local United States pharmacy of your choice within approximately 24 hours and you can start using Latanoprost (Xalatan) the next day.
- If the medication is working for you, yearly medical refill consultations are only $75.00 plus processing for one year of refills.
- If you have any health concerns in any way, you should contact your own physician for further advice.
Medical Wellness Center’s Online Latanoprost (Xalatan) Rx Consultation makes it easy for you to safely and effectively treat male pattern baldness from the convenience and privacy of your PC without time-consuming and costly doctor visits.
Latanoprost (Xalatan) FAQ:
WHAT IS LATANOPROST (XALATAN) or LATISSE / LUMIGAN/ BIMATOPROST?
Latanoprost (Xalatan) is an alternative, less expensive prostaglandin analog, like Bimatoprost, also FDA approved for opthalmic use to treat glaucoma and shows similar promise to promote hair growth and thickening. Bimatoprost ophthalmic solution is a treatment for glaucoma which was found to also grow hair. Originally Latisse was used as a treatment for glaucoma and patients noticed their eyelashes were longer while using the medication. Latisse, bimatoprost ophthalmic solution, is the first and only FDA-approved prescription treatment used to treat hypotrichosis (inadequate or not enough eyelashes). Latisse was unanimously approved in December of 2008, and most recently Allergan FDA Phase I safety testing was completed for Latisse used to treat Male Pattern Baldness and Phase II trials are in process. Due to the promising results shown for scalp hair regrowth and a good safety profile in FDA Phase I testing, we have been prescribing Latisse or Lumigan Off-Label for male pattern baldness with great success. Latisse and it’s generic bimatoprost are very expensive, while Latanoprost, a similar prostglandin analog is often a much less expensive alternative.*(See below for average prices)
HOW DOES LATANOPROST (XALATAN) WORK?
Latanoprost like Bimatoprost, the active ingredient in both Latisse and Lumigan, is a topical prostaglandin analog derived from fatty acids and created to bind to prostaglandin receptors. Prostaglandin receptors are present in hair, particularly in the dermal papilla and outer root sheath of the hair follicle. New research shows that scalp hair follicles contain prostaglandin receptors. The exact mechanics of how it works is unknown, but it is believed to affect the anagen growth phase of the hair cycle in two ways. First, it increases the length of the growth phase, and second it increases the number of hairs in this growth phase. Therefore bimatoprost should work by transforming fine, colorless, velus hair in the balding are of the scalp to normal, pigmented terminal hair.
WILL LATANOPROST (XALATAN) WORK FOR ME? WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS?
Bimatoprost grows and darkens eyelashes and has shown promising results in preliminary studies for growing hair on the scalp. It will not restart hair growth in areas where the hair follicles are completely dead and gone. It will only thicken and stimulate the growth of working hair follicles. Therefore it will work to save the hair you already have and thicken it and enhance its growth. So if you already have a long-time established bald patch with absolutely no hairs, not even a few fine hairs, bimatoprost will not regrow the hair, but it will stimulate growth and thicken hairs in the surrounding areas.
HOW LONG BEFORE I SEE RESULTS?
You should start to see results in time frame of weeks to months. In clinical trials for eyelashes you can begin to see improvements as early as 4 weeks to two months but it may take up to 16 weeks.
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO USE LATISSE?
The underlying predisposition to hereditary male pattern hair loss is always present. If you decide to stop using Latisse or Lumigan, usually the results recede within about two months. With regular use you will continue to experience thickening and regrowth of your hair.
IS LATISSE or the less expensive alternative LATANOPROST (XALATAN) DIFFERENT FROM NON-PRESCRIPTION PRODUCTS FOR HAIR GROWTH?
Yes. Latisse (bimatoprost) solution is the ONLY and the first prescription treatment approved by the FDA and clinically proven to grow eyelashes fuller, longer, thicker and darker, and has shown great promise for male pattern baldness. It is the only prescription strength product available made under strict pharmaceutical standards. The only other medications FDA approved for male pattern hair loss in Men are finasteride (Propecia) and Minoxidil.
WHEN and HOW DO I USE LATANOPROST (XALATAN)?
Latisse or Lumigan is a once-a-day treatment that is applied topically and externally (never apply in the eye or take internally) each evening to the affected area of the scalp just one or two drops to the balding, thinning areas.
WHAT SHOULD I USE TO APPLY LATANOPROST (XALATAN)?
If you are using Latisse you can use the sterile applicators supplied with the Latisse solution to apply the solution to your scalp. When using Latisse for your eyelashes, you must ONLY use the sterile applicators. The applicators have been specially designed and manufactured to meet FDA standards and to ensure the correct dose of Latisse. When using Latisse or Lumigan for scalp hair loss you can use the Latisse applicator or any other applicator or even spread it with your finger tips wearing a latex glove.
WHAT STUDIES ARE BEING DONE REGARDING LATISSE or LATANOPROST (XALATAN) MALE PATTERN HAIR LOSS ?
Allergan has completed FDA Phase I trials of Latisse for scalp male pattern hair loss which tests for safety. Now Phase II/III trials are beginning for efficacy. Over the last several years physicians have been prescribing Latisse off-label for male pattern hair loss with great success.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I GET LATANOPROST (XALATAN) IN MY EYE?
Latisse solution is an ophthalmic drug product. If any gets into the eye, it is not expected to cause harm. The eye should not be rinsed. You just should be careful to keep the tip of the bottle or the applicator from touching your fingers or surfaces in order to avoid contamination.
CAN I USE MINOXIDIL WHILE USING TOPICAL BIMATOPROST?
Yes but don’t use it at the same time. It is best to introduce one at a time in case you get scalp irritation you can identify which product is the cause. Use one topical in the morning and once at night.
WHAT IF i forget to apply latanoprost (xalatan)?
If you miss a day, don’t try to catch up. Instead, just apply it like normal the following day. Using Latisse or Lumigan more than once a day will not increase the growth of your hair add just puts you at a higher risk of side effects.
WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LATANOPROST (XALATAN)?
The most common side effects after using Latisse or Lumigan solution are an itching sensation or redness. Less common side effects that can occur on the skin close to where Latisse is applied include skin darkening and redness.
Skin hyperpigmentation (skin darkening) is a possible side effect of Latisse in the immediate area where applied but may be reversible after discontinuation of the product.
If Latisse / Lumigan gets in the eye, it can darken light color eyes.
WHAT IF I EXPERIENCE SIGNS OF ALLERGIC REACTION?
If you experience any signs of an allergic reaction including redness, swelling, itching, or pain, seek immediate medical assistance.
CAN LATANOPROST (XALATAN) CAUSE THE COLOR OF MY EYES TO CHANGE?
Eye color change, iris pigmentation, is not reported with Latisse clinical trials. Eye color changes were reported only in patients using a similar medication when applied directly into the eye to treat glaucoma/elevated intraocular pressure. Latisse is NEVER applied into the eye, only on the outer surface of the upper eyelashes or to the scalp.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ABOUT LATANOPROST (XALATAN)?
- Latisse / Lumigan is to be used externally only.
- Latisse / Lumigan is not be put in the eye, permanent discoloration of the iris (the colored part of the eye) could occur.
- Latisse / Lumigan is to be used once a day before bedtime.
WHO SHOULD NOT USE LATANOPROST (XALATAN)?
- Do NOT use Latanoprost(Xalatan) if you have or have had glaucoma or have problems with intraoccular pressure.
- Do NOT use Latanoprost(Xalatan) if you are using IOP (Intraoccular Pressure) lowering medications.
- Do NOT use Latanoprost(Xalatan) if you are pregnant or nursing.
- Do NOT use Latanoprost(Xalatan) if you are under the age of 18.
In order to proceed to the medical consultation, you must proceed to the next section and read the complete list of contraindications and safety information. Then you must verify that you do not have any of the contraindications. Under NO circumstance will Latanoprost(Xalatan) be prescribed to anyone under the age of 18.
Before Proceeding to the Medical Consultation Form please read
CONTRAINDICATIONS, PRECAUTIONS and WARNINGS
and accept the Waiver of Liability
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Do NOT use Latanoprost (Xalatan) if you have problems with intraocular pressure – have glaucoma or have had glaucoma in the past.
- Do NOT use Latanoprost (Xalatan) if you are currently using any type of eye drops for glaucoma or intraocular pressure problems.
- Using topical Latanoprost (Xalatan) can decrease the effectiveness of other glaucoma eye drops such as LUMIGAN, Xalatan or Travatan, or other Prostaglandin analogs.
- Do NOT use Latanoprost (Xalatan) if you are pregnant or nursing.
- Do NOT use if allergic to any one of the ingredients in Latanoprost (Xalatan): Active ingredient – latanoprost. Inactive ingredients – Benzalkonium chloride, 0.02%, sodium chloride, sodium dihydrogen phosphate monohydrate, disodium hydrogen phosphate anhydrous, and water.
- Do NOT use Latanoprost(Xalatan) for scalp hair loss if you are a genetic female. Male pattern hair loss and hair loss in women can be due to a serious life-threatening underlying medical condition.
- Do NOT use if you are under age 18.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Latanoprost (Xalatan) is NEVER to be used in the eye when prescribed for cosmetic hair loss.
Latanoprost (Xalatan) is to be applied topically ONLY to the scalp.
Latanoprost (Xalatan) is NOT to be used more than once a day.
Always blot excess Latanoprost (Xalatan) – unwanted hair growth can occur if repeatedly applied to an area.
LATANOPROST (XALATAN) SOLUTION SIDE EFFECTS:
Side effects are rare. The most common side effects is an itching or rednessOther side effects less common can be skin darkening, hyperpigmentation of the upper skin where Latanoprost (Xalatan) is applied. This skin color change is believed to be reversible when medication stopped or it may possibly be permanent? Other side effects may include eye irritation, dryness of the eyes and redness of skin.
Although not reported with Latisse or topical Latanoprost (Xalatan), when the same active ingredient is used in the eye itself to treat glaucoma, it can lead to irreversible darkening of the colored part of your eye, the iris.
Very serious allergic reactions to this drug are rare. However, if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction such as rash, severe itching/swelling (especially of face/tongue/throat), dizziness or trouble breathing SEEK IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL HELP!
This list is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your primary care physician or pharmacy.
Important Warnings:
When visiting your ophthalmologist or are having your Intraoccular eye pressure measured, always inform the physician that you are using topical Latanoprost (Xalatan).DO NOT PUT IN YOUR EYES – TO BE USED TOPICALLY ON SCALP ONLY FOR MALE PATTERN HAIR LOSS!
Important Information:
- Latisse / Lumigan is to be used externally only.
- Latisse / Lumigan is not be put in the eye, permanent discoloration of the iris (the colored part of the eye) could occur.
- Latisse / Lumigan is to be used once a day before bedtime.
I DO NOT HAVE ANY OF THE ABOVE CONTRAINDICATIONS:
In order for Medical Wellness Center Physicians to provide you with the best care you need to reply honesty to all questions and you need to understand any and all risks and side effects associated with Latanoprost.
By accepting “I Agree” means that you have read the above contraindication and warnings and honestly acknowledge that you do not have any of the above contraindications to Latanoprost (Xalatan) therapy and understand that insurance will not cover the cost of the medication. Also, I am aware that I need to inform my doctor that I am using Latanoprost (Xalatan)when I go to the ophthalmologist or have my intraocular pressure measured.
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