Shweta Devi Shweta Devi Asked 4 months ago

Does buspirone cause hair loss?

I started taking Buspirone a few months ago, and lately I've noticed my hair feels thinner and I see more strands falling out. I'm trying to figure out if this is just normal or if it could be linked to my medication. Does Buspirone cause hair loss?

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Gurdip Singh Sodhi Gurdip Singh Sodhi Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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In our family, we believe that stress is the biggest enemy of your hair roots. When you start these kinds of medicines, it is usually because of stress, which itself causes hair fall. Eat soaked almonds daily and keep your mind calm, beta.

Priya Kulkarni Priya Kulkarni Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

I didn't lose any hair due to this medicine, but generally, when we are under severe stress or anxiety, hair fall increases naturally. You can try doing gentle coconut oil massages with a few drops of rosemary oil, but if the shedding is very heavy, definitely check with your doctor.

Rajesh Khanna Rajesh Khanna Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

It is highly unlikely that buspirone causes hair loss. I kept my circulation good by doing a brisk 45-minute walk daily while I was on this medication, and my hair health actually improved. Physical activity really helps manage the stress that ruins your hair.

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Consult a dermatologist

Sanjay Dutt Sanjay Dutt Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I take medicines for high blood pressure and anxiety, and I also noticed some hair thinning. But my doctor did a full blood test and found my Vitamin D and B12 were extremely low. Please get a routine checkup done before blaming the medicine.

Meenakshi Iyer Meenakshi Iyer Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Please don't ignore it if you are seeing clumps of hair falling out. I once ignored my hair loss thinking it was just a normal medication side effect, but it turned out to be a thyroid issue that needed proper treatment. Go get a doctor's opinion immediately.

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Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined May 2026 4 months ago

No, it doesn't cause hair loss. I have been taking it for over a year and my hair is exactly the same.

Sunita Shrivastav Sunita Shrivastav Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Hair fall is often a sign of deep-rooted stress in the body system. Along with your regular prescription, try doing Anulom Vilom pranayama for 15 minutes daily. It calms the nerves and improves blood flow to the scalp, keeping hair healthy.

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