Does amiodarone cause hair loss?
I've been on Amiodarone for my heart condition for a while now. Lately, I've noticed a lot more hair falling out than usual. Could this medication be the reason for my hair loss?
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7 months ago
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I was checking my health app logs from last year when my uncle was on amiodarone. He did notice some thinning, though the tracker showed his sleep and vitals improved. Honestly, it is a known but less common side effect, so keep logging any changes you see.
6 months ago
I have been managing my high BP for ten years now and tried different meds. Hair thinning can sometimes happen with these strong heart medicines, but never stop them on your own. Just focus on a good diet and get your regular heart checkups done on time.
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9 months ago
Please be very careful with amiodarone as it is a very strong drug. When my aunt took it, she had other severe side effects along with hair issues. You should immediately report this to your cardiologist instead of waiting.
5 months ago
I am actually quite new to learning about these heart medications. My father has just been prescribed this and we are a bit worried. Does the hair loss stop after the doctor changes the medicine?
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Whenever we have doubts about heart meds, we go straight to our doctor at Medanta. Amiodarone is complex, so don't guess or read too much online. Just ask your doctor clearly in your next appointment if this is causing your hair fall.