Divya Singh Divya Singh Asked 5 months ago

Do phentermine cause hair loss?

Ever since I started taking phentermine for weight loss, I've noticed a lot more hair shedding. Is it possible that this medicine is causing my hair to fall out?

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Rajesh Pal Rajesh Pal Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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Yes brother, these strong weight loss medicines can sometimes make your hair thin because the body gets weak when you lose weight very fast. Try to eat good home-cooked food and don't take these heavy pills without asking a good doctor.

Riya Singhal Riya Singhal Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about it! While rapid weight loss can cause some temporary hair shedding, it usually gets better once your body adjusts. Just make sure you are eating enough protein and taking your vitamins, okay?

Karthik Raja Karthik Raja Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Don't start applying random oils or taking hair gummies if you notice hair fall while on this medication. Phentermine is a prescription drug, so any side effects must be discussed directly with the doctor who prescribed it to you.

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Manpreet Singh Manpreet Singh Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Look, if you take strong pills to cut down your appetite, your body is going to miss out on essential nutrients, and obviously, your hair will start falling. Stop running after these shortcut medicines and focus on actual exercise and diet.

Divya Teja Divya Teja Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I was looking up reviews for this medicine because my cousin was prescribed it, and many people mentioned telogen effluvium (temporary shedding) as a side effect. It seems to happen because of the shock of sudden weight loss rather than the drug itself.

Saurabh Negi Saurabh Negi Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I was on this for two months last year. Honestly, I did notice my hair getting a bit thin, especially near the forehead. But once I stopped the pills and went back to a normal protein-rich diet, my hair grew back fine.

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Priyanka Joshi Priyanka Joshi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Taking pills to suppress cravings might save you from eating extra golgappas, but it also deprives your hair of nutrients! If you are on it, please make sure you eat healthy nutrient-dense food so your hair doesn't suffer.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Yes, hair thinning is a known temporary side effect of phentermine, mostly due to rapid weight loss and nutritional changes.

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