Can anti depression pills cause hair loss?

Antidepressants typically cause a type of hair loss called telogen effluvium. It is one of two types of drug-induced hair loss and can develop as a possible side effect of many widely used medications and supplements.

What antidepressants make your hair fall out?

Antidepressants that can cause hair loss include:

• Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride)
• Paxil (paroxetine)
• Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride)
• Tofranil (imipramine)
• Janimine (imipramine)
• Anafranil (clomipramine)
• Sertraline.

Does bipolar depression cause hair loss?

Other disorders Apart from anxiety, individuals diagnosed with OCD, impulse control disorder and bipolar disorder may also experience hair loss. Trichotillomania creates an irresistible urge to pull out the hair from your scalp, eyebrows and possibly other areas of the body.

What are the side effects of bipolar disorder medication?

Side Effects of Bipolar Drugs

• Nausea.
• Tremors.
• Hair loss.
• Sexual problems.
• Weight gain.
• Liver damage.
• Kidney damage.
• Diarrhea.

What medications cause hair loss in females?

Many different types of drugs are thought to cause hair loss, including:

• Acne medications containing vitamin A (retinoids)
• Antibiotics and antifungal drugs.
• Antidepressants.
• Birth control pills.
• Anticlotting drugs.
• Cholesterol-lowering drugs.
• Drugs that suppress the immune system.

How common is hair loss with Prozac?

The SSRIs fluoxetine,1,2 sertra-line,3 and paroxetine4 have been reported to cause hair loss in a very small minority of patients. To our knowledge, there has been only 1 report of hair loss associated with venlafaxine therapy,5 and ours is the first report of hair loss with both fluoxetine and venlafaxine.

Will hair grow back after depression?

Stress and hair loss Stress can push the hair follicles into the resting phase, this stops the hair growth phase and the hair follicles can then lie dormant for around three months before eventually shedding. Once the stress stops your hair growth cycle will begin to return to normal, and the hair loss will stop.

Which drugs make your hair fall out?

What types of drugs cause hair loss?

• Acne medications containing vitamin A (retinoids)
• Antibiotics and antifungal drugs.
• Antidepressants.
• Birth control pills.
• Anticlotting drugs.
• Cholesterol-lowering drugs.
• Drugs that suppress the immune system.
• Drugs that treat breast cancer and other cancers.

What medications can cause hair loss?

It’s fairly well known that Lithium and Depakote (valproate) can frequently cause hair to start staying in your brush or comb instead of on your head. Some other medications prescribed for bipolar disorder also may cause thinning hair (alopecia). The list includes: Tegretol (carbamazepine) (less common)

Do antidepressants cause hair fall?

The two most commonly reported antidepressants to cause hair fall are fluoxetine hydrochloride, better known for its brand name Prozac, and bupropion, whose brand name is Wellbutrin. Both Prozac and Wellbutrin are usually prescribed to treat patients with depression or other health conditions such as OCD and nicotine addiction.

Can medication for bipolar disorder cause side effects?

Medication for bipolar disorder can cause side effects. By working closely with your medical support team and engaging in shared decision-making, you can work to find an effective treatment plan, while also managing and preventing side effects. Many people with BD take more than one medication at a time, or transition from one drug to another.

Can lithium cause hair loss?

It’s fairly well known that Lithium and Depakote (valproate) can frequently cause hair to start staying in your brush or comb instead of on your head. Some other medications prescribed for bipolar disorder also may cause thinning hair (alopecia). 1