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Hair loss when i was ill and on antibiotics, it subsided but few months after had to take another round. now losing hair again. can be med induced?
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See answer: It is possible for medications to cause hair loss as a side effect. However hair loss from antibiotics is not common. If there is a relationship it's more likely that the hair loss may have been due to the illness and not the treatment. You can also look up side effects of the specific antibiotic at Drugs.com.
Answered 5/23/2016
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