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May 12, 2012 01:04AM

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May 11, 2012 08:02AM

Heart Failure Impacts Quality of Life for Men

Women are commonly affected by depression more often, and more severely when it hits. However, it appears to be men who suffer a greater emotional toil when it comes to a diagnosis of heart failure.

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May 10, 2012 03:56PM

Stage Fright When Conceiving a Baby

There's nothing like the pressure to perform to add insult to injury if a man is having problems getting an erection. But this can occur when a couple is planning to have a baby.

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Apr 27, 2012 02:27PM

New Drug for Erectile Dysfunction

The medication Stendra (avanafil) has just been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat erectile dysfunction, the FDA announced today.

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Apr 18, 2012 07:10PM

Wine May Boost Heart Attack Survival

Men who drink moderately before or after experiencing a heart attack appear more likely to survive. Heavy drinkers do not receive the added heart benefit.

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Apr 14, 2012 07:44PM

New Life - But What About Sex?

Beating colorectal cancer can be rejuvenating when a man can enjoy life more fully again. But if he experiences erectile dysfunction from his treatment, he may not know where to turn.

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Mar 19, 2012 08:36PM

Drinkers Stay in Hospitals Longer, Cost More

Heavy drinkers are known to have increased risk for several health related problems. In addition, drinking could be related to longer recovery time from hospital visits.

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Mar 15, 2012 07:28PM

Fathering a Baby? Eat Better!

According to the old adage, you are what you eat, but for men eating fatty foods, their diets may be affecting their sperm counts too.

A new study reveals that the amount and types of fat consumed by men may be associated with the quality of their semen.

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Mar 14, 2012 08:34PM

Sugary Drinks Linked to Heart Disease in Men

Are you drawn to drinking sugar-sweetened beverages daily? It may not be doing any favors for your heart. A recent study found that men who drink just one sugary beverage a day are at a heightened heart disease risk.

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Mar 14, 2012 09:31AM

A Difficult Issue

The scourge of late night television and advertisements for erectile dysfunction are now unavoidable, showing up in your magazines, in your email and in your AARP newsletter. What is erectile dysfunction, and what exactly do these drugs do?

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Feb 28, 2012 10:41AM

'Getting Up' to 'Get Down'

Hey, guys: have you had trouble 'getting it up' when you and your lover are trying to 'get down'? Having erection problems once or twice is not a big deal.

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What is Rogaine?

  • Hair regrowth treatment for men
  • to regrow hair on the top of the scalp (vertex only, see pictures inside label)

Warnings

For external use only. For use by men only.
Extremely Flammable:
  • Avoid fire, flame, or smoking during and immediately following application.
Do not use if:
  • you are a woman
  • your amount of hair loss is different than that shown on the inside of this label or your hair loss is on the front of the scalp. 5% minoxidil topical foam is not intended for frontal baldness or receding hairline.
  • you have no family history of hair loss
  • your hair loss is sudden and/or patchy
  • you do not know the reason for your hair loss
  • you are under 18 years of age. Do not use on babies and children.
  • your scalp is red, inflamed, infected, irritated, or painful
  • you use other medicines on the scalp
Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease

When using this product

  • do not apply on other parts of the body
  • avoid contact with the eyes. In case of accidental contact, rinse eyes with large amounts of cool tap water.
  • some people have experienced changes in hair color and/or texture
  • it takes time to regrow hair. Results may occur at 2 months with twice a day usage. For some men, you may need to use this product for at least 4 months before you see results.
  • the amount of hair regrowth is different for each person. This product will not work for all men.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • chest pain, rapid heartbeat, faintness, or dizziness occurs
  • sudden, unexplained weight gain occurs
  • your hands or feet swell
  • scalp irritation or redness occurs
  • unwanted facial hair growth occurs
  • you do not see hair regrowth in 4 months
  • May be harmful if used when pregnant or breast-feeding.
  • Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • apply half a capful 2 times a day to the scalp in the hair loss area
  • massage into scalp with fingers, then wash hands well
  • using more or more often will not improve results
  • continued use is necessary to increase and keep your hair regrowth or hair loss will begin again

Other information

  • hair growth has been shown in a clinical study of men (mostly white) aged 18-49 years who used it for 4 months
  • see hair loss pictures on right
  • store at controlled room temperature 20° to 25° C (68° to 77° F)
  • contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Do not expose to heat or store at temperatures above 120° F (49° C). 
Inactive ingredients:
butane, butylated hydroxytoluene, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, glycerin, isobutane, lactic acid, polysorbate 60, propane, purified water, SD alcohol 40-B, stearyl alcohol
Reviewed by:
Review Date:
Joseph V. Madia, MD
Friday, June 17, 2011

Source: FDA