Does allopurinol cause hair loss?

I have been on Allopurinol for my high uric acid for the last six months now. Initially, I noticed a tiny bit of hair thinning, but it stopped completely after my body adjusted to the medication. My joints feel so much better now.

I faced a similar issue when my doctor put me on Allopurinol. It turned out my hair fall was due to a vitamin D deficiency, not the medicine itself. Get a basic blood panel done to check your vitamin levels before blaming the drug.

Sometimes we blame medications for hair fall, but it can just be seasonal or due to stress. You can gently apply curry leaves oil to your scalp to keep your hair roots strong. But keep taking your doctor's prescribed medicine for your uric acid.

My young son had to take this for a specific metabolic condition, and we were so worried about side effects like hair loss. Thankfully, nothing of that sort happened and he stayed perfectly fine. Just ensure they drink plenty of water throughout the day.