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Do all diuretics cause hair loss? i have used spironolactone and caused hair loss.so stopped taking it and now hydrochlorothiazide causing hair loss.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not all: Although spironolactone has been linked to hair loss, the other diuretics do not. However if you are losing hair from any drug, the answer would be to stop taking it.

Answered 8/4/2016

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A member asked:

Do all diuretics cause hair loss? i have used spironolactone and caused hair loss.so stopped taking it and now hydrochlorothiazide causing hair loss.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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