Minoxidil 5% and Canadians

[moonbase]

I understand that in Canada 5% is only available by prescription. I am 22 and just experiencing the beginnings of hair-loss. Would I be putting myself at a disadvantage by using the over the count 2%? If I can buy 5%, where would the best place to buy it? I don't use Ebay unfortunately.

EDIT:

This is a relevant study that suggests 5% is far better: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12196747

Should I start with 2% and use it liberally while I wait for my 5%?
Any advice is appreciated.

 

[zeroheat]

why won't you use e-bay? it's much much cheaper than domestic over the counter ripoff 2%, and it works.

 

[moonbase]

Never found that great of deals on Ebay.. You just end up paying what you "saved" in exorbitantly high shipping costs.

EDIT: I have just found and purchased some. Thanks for the response!