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    GlossaryOral Bioavailability

    proportion of a substance absorbed into the bloodstream when ingested

    Oral bioavailability refers to the proportion of a drug or substance that enters the bloodstream when it is taken by mouth and becomes available for use or storage in the body. It is a critical factor in determining the correct dosage for medications, as it affects how much of the active ingredient actually reaches the target tissues.

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      in Treatment  8 upvotes 2 months ago
      Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss.

      community I just made 60x of 5mg minoxidil sugar cubes

      in Minoxidil  1319 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user created oral minoxidil sugar cubes due to lack of prescription access, leading to a humorous discussion about unconventional and potentially unsafe methods of using minoxidil. The conversation highlights the lengths people go to for hair growth.

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      in Minoxidil  583 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of sublingual minoxidil for hair loss treatment. It suggests that sublingual minoxidil, which bypasses the liver, may have fewer side effects, greater bioavailability, and could be more effective than oral minoxidil.