Clonidine vs Minoxidil
Compare Clonidine and Minoxidil side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Clonidine | Minoxidil | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Central alpha-2 Adrenergic Agonist | Arteriolar Vasodilator |
| Used to treat | ADHD, Diarrhea, Dysmenorrhea, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Hot flashes, Intractable pain, Muscle spasticity, Nervous system alcohol-induced disorders, Opioid-related disorders, Sialorrhea, Substance withdrawal syndrome, Tourette syndrome | Alopecia, Malignant hypertension |
| Generic price | From $0.024 each, about $0.72 for 30 (0.1 mg tablet); other forms from $6.64 per item (0.1 mg/day patch) | From $0.098 each, about $2.95 for 30 (2.5 mg tablet); other forms from $0.27 per gram (5% foam (For Men)) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | No brand price listed |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Not listed |