Drugs (Cause Hair Loss) – Page 38

October 3, 2006

Hair Loss InformationClaritin-D, Pseudoephedrine, and Hair Loss – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I have a follow-up question on the matter of amphetamines. Could long term use of pseudoephedrine then also cause hair loss? I know it is used in Claritin-D and that people had been using it to make illegal methamphetamines. Having taken Claritin-D for allergies over a number of years (from 18-22) and suffering from gradually thinning hair, I’d be very curious to hear your thoughts.

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Many drugs can potentially cause hair loss. Before you point to a drug (such as Claritin-D) for a potential cause of hair loss, you should seek out other possible causes, such as male pattern hair loss (especially if you are losing hair in the typical pattern). There’s some interesting reading about ephedra (ephedrine and pseudoephedrine) at BodyBuilding.com, which does list hair loss as a side effect.

September 26, 2006

Hair Loss InformationLosing Hair from Coumadin (Warfarin) – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Why can hair loss occur after having been administered Coumadin? What causes this? Do the majority of Coumadin patients experience this? Please offer any information regarding hair growth after.

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There are many medications that causes hair loss as a side effect. Coumadin (Warfarin) is one of those medications that may cause hair loss. Nobody really knows why this occurs.

There are two important points patients should understand:

If you are on a medication under the care of a doctor, you should NOT stop the medication on your own just because you believe it has an undesirable side effect. You need to address your concerns with your doctor and explore other options TOGETHER. Your relationship with your doctor should always be thought of as a partnership.
The relationship between your hair loss and a specific medication may just be a coincidence.

September 26, 2006

Ephedra and Hair Loss – Balding Blog

You recently answered a question about amphetamines causing hairloss in which you stated it can. Amphetamines are a CNS (central nervous system) stimulator that suppress appetite, increase energy, etc… Would Ephedra which also happens to be a CNS stimulator cause the same hair loss effects as amphetamines would? Basically, wouldn’t amphetamimes and ephedra physically stress the adrenals of the body? I have used ephedra for almost 3 years daily to help with workouts and during this time is when I noticed my hair thinning/miniaturizing…….

You seemed to have answered your own question. Yes, ephedra can cause hair loss.

September 25, 2006

Can You Explain Hair Loss from Amphetamines? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

On a molecular level, how do ampetamines cause hair loss and how can this drug induced hair loss be halted or reversed? Thank you for you time.

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I really do not know the answer to your question. My previous posting reflected what is known by the manufacturers of the various amphetamines and from others that have suffered from this hair loss side effect. I am sure that the answer is intricate and related to many other factors in those particular people taking the drug.

September 19, 2006

Amphetamines and Hair Loss – Balding Blog

does long term amphetamine use cause hair loss?

Yes, amphetamines can cause hair loss.

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September 15, 2006

Prozac Causing Clumps of Hair to Fall Out Within Days – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

Hello,
I’m 35 years old female. Due to my panic attacks, I was on Zoloft for 3 months and changed to Prozac for 5 days, but it’s was too strong for me and my hair was falling, so I stopped the medication and everything was great because my panic attacks also stopped, but after one month later, all of sudden, last 4 days or so, whenever i touch my hair, big clumps of hair falls out every day and I’m very concerned and worried. What should I do??? PLEASE HELP!!1

You need to see a good doctor who can figure out what is happening to you. Woman’s hair loss is complicated. Prosac or Zoloft can cause hair loss along with many other medications. You need to get evaluated by a good doctor. In New York, make an appointment with Dr. Robert Bernstein.

September 14, 2006

Patches of Hair Loss from Medication? – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

I am 31 years old, and I have noticed patches of my hair have been falling out in certain areas. Friends have noticed as well, especially right at the front of my forehead. I have been on birth control for several years ortho novum 777, and recently changed to a new pill this month called (low estrogen), due to medicine I am taking for seizures(Topamax) What can I take to help this? I don’t want my hair falling out. Please help me

Some of the medications you are taking can cause hair loss, but patches of hair loss on one side of your head indicate either an infection problem (like ringworm) or a condition called alopecia areata. You need to see a specialist for this. It is not for me (over the internet) to diagnose your problem, but it does need a competent medical expert.

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August 31, 2006

Hair Loss InformationHair Loss from Lithium – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I lost 3/4 of my hair due to lithium. How do I get it back?

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Many drugs are known causes of hair loss. If you stop taking it, your hair might come back — but at what price? Speak with the doctor who is prescribing lithium about alternative drugs.

August 15, 2006

As Accutane Treatment is Ending, Propecia Stopped Working! – Hair Loss Information by Dr. William Rassman

Help! I’m a 36-year-old who has been on Propecia for about 8 years. Over the past couple of months, I have noticed a dramatic thinning of my hair. Interestingly, the thinning appears to have started just as I ended a 6-month Accutane treatment. What is happening? What can I do now that Propecia has stopped working? Am I a good candidate for Avodart?

I’ve written you three times on this matter. Please answer. I’m desperate!

You could have thinning secondary to Accutane build-up. Stopping Accutane may help. Avodart, as I have said over and over again, is not FDA approved for hair loss. Although it is used by some doctors, I have only prescribed it once and am not about to start going ‘off label’ for many reasons that I do not wish to discuss here. Simply put, safety and effectiveness have not been demonstrated for Avodart in the long term on young men with hair loss. I am not your doctor and you need to have a doctor who is vested in your condition. Between you and your doctor, you need to build a Master Plan to deal with your hair loss. You need to have your hair mapped out for miniaturization to see if the thinning you are seeing is ‘patterned’ or not. Pattern analysis of miniaturized hairs may help you distinguish the difference between genetic hair loss and Accutane effects. Give it some time and see what happens in the next 6 months.

August 3, 2006

Hair Loss InformationNeurontin and Hair Loss – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hello,
I am female and 45. I was on Neurontin for nerve damage and most of my hair fell out quickly in clumps after being on it for about 3-4mos. I assumed the medication did it but then I had a biopsy and a diagnosis of alopecia due to either Telogen Effluvium or Andrognetic. At this point, one year later, I have very little hair and I am not sure if it is growing back or not. Do you have any thoughts on whether this is an accurate diagnosis and what my chnces are for my hair to grow back? Thanks

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It is difficult to second guess your diagnosis without a proper physical examination. Neurontin may have been a factor in your hair loss. Generally when hair loss occurs due to a trigger (such as stress, hormones, drugs, age, etc) it is impossible to tell if hair will return even if the offending trigger is removed. Hair loss is not an exact science. Scientists still cannot define and pinpoint the exact cause of hair loss.