I have only been taking the oral minoxidil for a week or so. Some hair shedding as expected. But considering taking 2 tablets per day, i.e. 3 mg/day.
My hair is growing back and though I am also shedding some hair, I am very careful when combing gently for now. Plus I am still using the topical minoxidil 5% on a small area at my front hairline. It works.