Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Asked 4 months ago

Can mirtazapine cause hair loss?

I've been taking Mirtazapine for depression for almost a year now. While it has helped with my mood, I've noticed my hair thinning quite a bit. Could this be a side effect? Can Mirtazapine cause hair loss?

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Rajesh Hegde Rajesh Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Yes, hair loss is a rare but documented side effect of some antidepressants like mirtazapine. It is usually temporary and improves once your body adjusts or the medicine is changed. Speak to your doctor clearly about this so they can suggest a solution.

Manpreet Kaur Manpreet Kaur Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

My daughter was prescribed mirtazapine last year and we noticed her hair thinning a lot after a few weeks. It can be so stressful to watch, but don't stop the medicine suddenly. We spoke to her psychiatrist and they adjusted the dosage, which really helped reduce the hair fall.

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Deepak Joshi Deepak Joshi Joined May 2026 4 months ago

While dealing with diabetes, I learned that any strong prescription can sometimes cause nutritional deficiencies, leading to hair fall. Make sure you're eating a protein-rich diet and keeping your blood sugar stable. Definitely consult your doctor before changing your routine.

Kabir Mehta Kabir Mehta Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about this, okay? Stressing will actually make your hair fall even more! It could just be a temporary phase while your body gets used to the pills. Just drop a message to your doctor and ask if they can suggest some multivitamins.

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Sunita Banerjee Sunita Banerjee Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Already struggling with life and now the medicine wants my hair too! Honestly, I noticed some extra hair on my brush when I was on it. But don't panic, talk to your doctor because your mental peace is more important than a few strands of hair.

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