Meera Sharma Meera Sharma Asked 8 months ago

Does adderall cause hair loss?

Since starting Adderall a few months ago, I've noticed a lot more hair falling out, especially when I shower. I'm getting really worried about it. Is this a common side effect of the medicine?

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Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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I felt so bad when I started noticing my hair thinning after starting my medication. I started using a mild onion hair oil and taking biotin supplements after asking my doctor, which really helped reduce the fall. Don't worry, it usually gets better.

Rohit Deshmukh Rohit Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Actually yaar, I had some hair fall too when I started my dose. I think it is mostly because of the stress and not eating properly because of loss of appetite. Just focus on your diet and it should stabilize.

Aniket Sen Aniket Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Don't panic. While some people do experience temporary hair thinning, it is often due to the physical stress on your body or lack of nutrition. Make sure you are eating well and keeping your doctor informed about any changes.

Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I track my nutrition and water intake daily on my app, and noticed my hair fall was worse on days I skipped protein. Stimulants suppress appetite, which indirectly causes hair loss due to poor nutrition. Track your macros and see if it helps.

Meera Iyer Meera Iyer Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I was crying every time I combed my hair in the first month. But my doctor assured me it was just temporary telogen effluvium due to the new medication. True enough, the shedding stopped in three months and my hair is back to normal now.

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Vikram Nair Vikram Nair Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Yes, I also faced some hair thinning initially. Eating a protein-rich diet and keeping hydrated solved the issue for me within a few months.

Gurpreet Kaur Gurpreet Kaur Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

In our days, we didn't have such strong medicines, but hair health always depends on your diet. Drink warm milk, eat gooseberries (amla), and apply pure mustard oil. If the hair fall is too much, please ask your doctor to change the medicine.

Sneha Patil Sneha Patil Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I am about to start my prescription next week and I am really scared about this. Does the hair actually grow back once the body adjusts to the medication, or does it keep falling? I would love to know if anyone has experienced this.

Sunita Verma Sunita Verma Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago

My daughter started this treatment last year and we noticed some hair on her pillow. I made sure she started eating almonds and took a good multivitamin daily as suggested by her pediatrician. Her hair fall has stopped now.

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Rajesh Mehta Rajesh Mehta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Any sudden hair loss after starting a new medication should not be ignored. It is best to consult your doctor immediately to rule out any hormonal issues or severe deficiencies. It is always better to be safe and get a proper diagnosis.

Karan Mehra Karan Mehra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, I think my hair fell out from overthinking about the side effects rather than the pill itself! It is not a very common side effect, so don't start worrying about going bald just yet. Keep a chill attitude.

Sanjay Kapoor Sanjay Kapoor Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I went through this exact phase. The hair loss is usually indirect, caused by the stress of the medicine and a drop in appetite. Make sure you don't compromise on your protein intake and take a zinc supplement if your doctor recommends it.

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