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List for medication drugs cause hair loss

Author : HairLaserRemoval.co.uk                             Historical diseases and possible hair loss etiologies

While hair loss can be due to a very wide variety of causes, but common drug-induced hair loss is definitely one of the most disconcerting. The commonly prescribed prescription drugs can cause temporary hair loss, trigger pattern baldness and even cause permanent hair loss. To prevent hair loss due to medication, understand which drugs cause hair loss, and then try to avoid them by seeking out alternatives. Following a healthy diet that is adequate in protein and iron, getting plenty of rest, and avoiding any abrasive treatment of hair are other ways to prevent hair loss in your everyday life. Now, let us understand the commonly medication drugs which can cause hair loss.

• Anti Depressants -- It is one of the most common drugs to cause hair loss.
  Prozac (fluoxetine)
  Paxil (paroxetine)
  Zoloft (sertraline)
  Tricyclics, Amphetamines

• Drugs for Hormonal Conditions -- It is the second common drugs to cause hair loss.
  Any drugs that directly affect the hormonal system of the user will cause hair loss.
  Birth control pills
  Hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) for women (estrogen or progesterone)
  Male androgenic hormones and all forms of testosterone
  Anabolic steroids
  Prednisone and other steroids

• Accutane (Isotretinoin) -- It is the third common drugs to cause hair loss.
  Accutane is used for the treatment of severe acne. Some suffer hair loss only a few days after beginning use of accutane, while others do not see any hair loss at all until after they stop using the drug. Some can regrow their hair, while others suffer permanent hair loss.

• Diet Weight Loss
  Amphetamines

• Anti-inflammatory Drugs
  Naprosyn (naproxen)
  Anaprox (naproxen)
  Indocin (indomethacin)
  Indocin SR (indomethacin)
  Clinoril (sulindac)

• Cholesterol-lowering Drugs
  Atromid-S (clofibrate)
  Lopid (gemfibrozil)

• Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners)
  Panwarfin (warfarin sodium)
  Sofarin (warfarin sodium)
  Coumadin (warfarin sodium)
  Heparin injections

• Ulcer Drugs
  Cimetidine (Tagamet)
  Ranitidine (Zantac)
  Famotidine (Pepcid)

• Antithyroid Agents
  Carbimazole
  Lodine
  Thiocyanate
  Thiouracil

• Heart/High Blood Pressure
  Tenormin (atenolol)
  Lopressor (metoprolol)
  Corgard (nadolol)
  Inderal and Inderal LA (propanolol)
  Blocadren (timolol)

• Agents Gout
  Allopurinol (Loporin, Zyloprim)