Ananya Ghosh Ananya Ghosh Asked 9 months ago

Does ativan cause hair loss?

I've been prescribed Ativan for my anxiety attacks, but I'm hesitant because I heard it can cause hair loss. Is this a common side effect of Ativan that I should be concerned about?

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Ramesh Swamy Ramesh Swamy Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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I manage my BP with regular medication and haven't heard of Ativan causing significant hair loss in most cases. Usually, the stress and anxiety for which Ativan is prescribed are the actual culprits behind hair thinning. Focus on yoga and regular medical checkups to keep things under control.

Kavita Bajaj Kavita Bajaj Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I haven't noticed any hair loss from my occasional anxiety pills, but I always ensure I eat plenty of curry leaves and almonds! Good nutrition is the best way to fight any potential hair issues. A happy stomach definitely leads to happy hair!

Gurdev Singh Gurdev Singh Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

At this stage of life, I always advise young people not to worry about every small side effect of modern medicines. If you feel some hair thinning, you can gently massage your head with pure amla oil twice a week. But please continue the medicine exactly as your doctor told you.

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Amit Sharma Amit Sharma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

In my experience, Ativan didn't touch my hair at all! Hair fall is usually just due to Delhi's hard water or stress levels. Try using a water softener filter and keep smiling, things will be completely fine!

Meera Iyer Meera Iyer Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

From a dietary perspective, hair loss is often linked to a lack of iron or B-vitamins rather than temporary anxiety meds like Ativan. Make sure your vegetarian diet is rich in spinach, lentils, and seeds before worrying about medicine side effects. Consult your doctor for a simple blood panel.

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Pooja Trivedi Pooja Trivedi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I was prescribed Ativan for sleep issues and lately, I feel like my hairbrush has so much more fallen hair. Is anyone else experiencing this or am I just overthinking because of my general anxiety? It's making me really worried to take the next dose.

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