Does diltiazem cause hair loss?

Already struggling to sleep due to my hectic routine, and now reading about hair loss from BP meds is another level of stress! Honestly, though, please don't stop taking your heart medicines without telling your doctor first. A few extra hairs are not worth risking your blood pressure over.

Haan yaar, some blood pressure medicines can cause temporary hair thinning in a few people. But health comes first, na! Don't panic, just talk to your doctor in the next visit and ask if there is an alternative tablet.

I have seen this query coming up often in our group. While drug-induced hair fall is a rare side effect of calcium channel blockers like diltiazem, it is usually reversible once the medicine is changed. Please consult your physician before making any changes to your heart prescription.

I didn't face hair loss with this, but I did have to cut down on my salty snacks to keep my BP under control. If you are experiencing thinning, maybe have some almonds and walnuts daily to nourish your hair naturally while your doctor checks your medicine.

If you plan to visit your doctor for this, book a basic thyroid and iron test online beforehand. Sometimes the hair loss is just due to nutritional deficiencies and not the diltiazem itself. This will save you an extra consultation fee later.