Kidney Disorder, Propecia and Rogaine? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi Doc
Can a person with Kidney disorder take Propecia or can he apply Rogaine.

Thanks

Finasteride (Propecia) is metabolized in the liver so the presence of kidney disease is usually not a problem for taking this medication. For liver disease, finasteride could be a problem and you must check that out with your doctor.

In the case of minoxidil, the presence of kidney disease will cause more retention of the drug in your body, so there could be a greater impact if you take regular doses of minoxidil as the blood levels may rise.