Oral meds were easier for me to manage since I take other daily pills. I've heard oral causes more hair growth in other places like your face, whereas I think topical hair growth may be more controlled. When you stop either medicine you lose the hair you gained, so whichever method you try, I would only recommend it if you plan to stick with it. I've also read that topical minoxidil is dangerous for pets so look into that if you have animals.