Does Costco Canada sell Kirkland Signature Minoxidil?

Aug 16th, 2017 8:25 pm

#1

hamidhz [OP]: Newbie; Feb 1, 2015; 14 posts; Calgary, AB

Aug 16th, 2017 8:25 pm

Does Costco Canada sell Kirkland Signature Minoxidil?

Minoxidil is the main chemical compound in Rogaine. I know that Costco sells Kirkland Signature Minoxidil in the US at a very low price. But the Costco near my home only sells Rogaine, although at a lower price than other drug stores. I wanted to ask if anyone knows whether KS Minoxidil is sold in Canada at all, so I can look for it in their other nearby stores.

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Aug 17th, 2017 1:22 pm

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Ottomaddox: Deal Fanatic; Oct 22, 2007; 9230 posts; 2901 upvotes; London

Aug 17th, 2017 1:22 pm

I've been pulling my hair out trying to find this stuff locally as well.

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Aug 17th, 2017 4:32 pm

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litebrite: Deal Addict; Oct 9, 2003; 3740 posts; 1134 upvotes; Vancouver

Aug 17th, 2017 4:32 pm

i doubt the kirkland brand minoxidil is sold in Canada. I haven't seen it anywhere in the Vancouver area.

Aug 17th, 2017 8:31 pm

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x-batman: Deal Addict; May 24, 2003; 4440 posts; 1100 upvotes; Golden Horseshoe

Aug 17th, 2017 8:31 pm

Welcome to the balding club lol no they only carry rogaine or another brand (I forget the name but I'm using it right now for the last 6 months, noticeable improvements but its a 2% solution compared to the Kirkland or Rogaine at 5%) if you want the Kirkland branded one a po box across the border is the only way (from costco.com)

Aug 17th, 2017 8:48 pm

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BobSagget: Deal Expert; Jan 17, 2009; 22254 posts; 35675 upvotes; ONTARIO

Aug 17th, 2017 8:48 pm

order it from ebay

Aug 17th, 2017 9:01 pm

#6

hamidhz [OP]: Newbie; Feb 1, 2015; 14 posts; Calgary, AB

Aug 17th, 2017 9:01 pm

x-batman wrote: ↑ Welcome to the balding club lol no they only carry rogaine or another brand (I forget the name but I'm using it right now for the last 6 months, noticeable improvements but its a 2% solution compared to the Kirkland or Rogaine at 5%) if you want the Kirkland branded one a po box across the border is the only way (from costco.com)

Do you have any recommendations for the PO Box method?

Aug 18th, 2017 8:24 am

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x-batman: Deal Addict; May 24, 2003; 4440 posts; 1100 upvotes; Golden Horseshoe

Aug 18th, 2017 8:24 am

hamidhz wrote: ↑ Do you have any recommendations for the PO Box method?

How far are you from the border? I use http://www.mynasn.com

Aug 18th, 2017 8:59 am

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Gee: Deal Expert; Aug 2, 2004; 36335 posts; 9597 upvotes; East Gwillimbury

Aug 18th, 2017 8:59 am

Does this stuff work? Or are you wasting money for a few strands?

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Aug 18th, 2017 9:04 am

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x-batman: Deal Addict; May 24, 2003; 4440 posts; 1100 upvotes; Golden Horseshoe

Aug 18th, 2017 9:04 am

Gee wrote: ↑ Does this stuff work? Or are you wasting money for a few strands?

Google it. It works for 60% of people (I started using it as a precaution my hair just started thinning and my younger brother is basically bald) it works well but you have to continue to use it.

Aug 18th, 2017 9:57 am

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Gee: Deal Expert; Aug 2, 2004; 36335 posts; 9597 upvotes; East Gwillimbury

Aug 18th, 2017 9:57 am

x-batman wrote: ↑ Google it. It works for 60% of people (I started using it as a precaution my hair just started thinning and my younger brother is basically bald) it works well but you have to continue to use it.

Aren't you concerned about side affects from chemicals in your scalp?

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Aug 18th, 2017 9:58 am

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AncasterRFD: Deal Expert; Jun 15, 2012; 15481 posts; 10140 upvotes; Southern Ontario

Aug 18th, 2017 9:58 am

Gee wrote: ↑ Does this stuff work? Or are you wasting money for a few strands?

Finasteride is clinically more effective, sold as Propecia 1mg. Or get Proscar, same drug (finasteride) used for BPH at 5mg, lower cost and cut it into quarters.
For some, the adverse effects aren't worth it, and its effectiveness also depends how advanced your MPB.

Personally if I get noticeable MBP, I'll just buzz my head like I had it high school.

Aug 18th, 2017 9:59 am

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x-batman: Deal Addict; May 24, 2003; 4440 posts; 1100 upvotes; Golden Horseshoe

Aug 18th, 2017 9:59 am

Gee wrote: ↑ Aren't you concerned about side affects from chemicals in your scalp?

The active ingredient was originally used to treat high blood pressure (which is how they found it helps hair growth) I would read up on it if you are considering it and decide if it's something you're comfortable with. I've seen friends with good results.

Aug 18th, 2017 10:26 am

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hamidhz [OP]: Newbie; Feb 1, 2015; 14 posts; Calgary, AB

Aug 18th, 2017 10:26 am

x-batman wrote: ↑ How far are you from the border? I use http://www.mynasn.com

Not close enough. But more importantly, I would need a visa to enter US. That rules out the pick-up options for me. Do you know of any good services which could ship the parcels to Canada at a reasonable rate?