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Can you tell me if alopecia (hair loss) is a side of effect of the following meds?

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Dr. Alan Bauman answered

Specializes in Hair Restoration

Hairloss ; meds: Hair loss is a common side effect of many medications, especially statin drugs (cholesterol), anti-hypertensives (blood pressure), hormones, weight loss treatments, mood modulators (anti-depressants/anti-anxiety), as well as chemotherapy, smoking, and more.

Answered 1/13/2014

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