I don't know if this is still the case but I think that rogaine takes a long time every day, although I hear it does help...
Personally if I start losing my hair I'll just trim it down to a very thin buzz cut. I really don't care about it anymore. My dad is mostly bald. I have no signs of thining (older brother does though), but I just really don't care that much. Hair is a hassel anyway. I'd almost welcome an excuse to shave it down really thin.
Is that an oral medication, windogg? Seems like its not worth the possible health defects!