Fatima Khan Fatima Khan Asked 8 months ago

Do ssris cause hair loss?

Since starting SSRIs for my anxiety recently, I've noticed a lot more hair falling out in the shower. Is hair loss a common side effect of these medicines? I'm getting quite worried about it, na.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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I track my sleep and mood on my smartwatch, and when I started SSRIs, I did notice some hair thinning. It is actually a rare side effect called telogen effluvium. It's best to track when it started and show the data to your doctor.

Lakshmi Srinivasan Lakshmi Srinivasan Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My daughters suggested applying pure coconut oil for the hair thinning, which helps with scalp health. But for SSRIs, please talk to your prescribing doctor. They can adjust the dosage or suggest a different option safely.

Sandeep Rao Sandeep Rao Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, they can cause temporary hair fall in some cases. Please consult your psychiatrist before changing any medication.

Riya Kapoor Riya Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh dear, don't stress too much about this! Hair loss from SSRIs is usually temporary and stops once your body adjusts to the medicine. Just focus on your mental health right now, everything else can be managed easily.

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Shaini Thomas Shaini Thomas Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

In medical practice, we do see some patients complaining of hair thinning with SSRIs, though it is not very common. It usually reverses once the therapy ends or is modified. Never stop your dose suddenly, just discuss this side effect with your physician in your next visit.

Ankita Sen Ankita Sen Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

It can happen sometimes, but please don't lose heart! Make sure you eat some colorful fruits and stay hydrated. Your mental peace is way more precious, so keep smiling and talk to your doc about it.

Ramesh Saxena Ramesh Saxena Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Managing mental health is like managing high blood pressure; routine checkups are essential. Sometimes nutritional deficiencies also cause hair loss alongside SSRIs. Get a full blood panel done and consult your doctor to find the real culprit.

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Amitabh Tripathi Amitabh Tripathi Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Haan, thoda hair fall toh ho sakta hai, maine bhi dosto se suna hai. But tension mat lo na, self-medicate bilkul mat karna isme. Apne doctor se baat karke solution nikal aayega easily.

Sunita Sharma Sunita Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

At this age, I can't tell if my hair is falling due to menopause, SSRIs, or just looking at my monthly bills! But seriously, don't stop the medicine on your own. Talk to your doctor; a peaceful mind is worth more than a few hair strands.

Arjun Singhal Arjun Singhal Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I faced severe hair shedding when I started my antidepressant course last year. My doctor advised me not to stop the medication abruptly, and instead added a biotin supplement. The shedding stopped completely after about three months, so have some patience.

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