Geetika Chopra Geetika Chopra Asked 9 months ago

Does duloxetine cause hair loss?

I've been on duloxetine for my anxiety for about a year now. While it helps with my mood, I've noticed more hair shedding than usual. Could this be related to the medication? Does duloxetine cause hair loss?

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Harish Rawat Harish Rawat Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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People online will blame every pill for hair loss, but honestly, stress itself causes major shedding. Don't believe random internet threads and stop your psychiatric medicine suddenly. Talk to your prescribing doctor to find the real scientific reason.

Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

At Apollo, my doctor told me that while hair loss is a rare side effect of duloxetine, it is not very common. You should ask your doctor clearly to run some blood tests to check your iron and thyroid levels first. They will guide you best.

Preeti Singh Preeti Singh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Haan, sometimes our hair thin out when we start heavy medicines, na. But don't worry too much because stress will only increase the hair fall. Just have a chat with your doctor and maybe they can suggest some multivitamins.

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Consult a dermatologist

Sunita Das Sunita Das Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yes, I also noticed some mild hair thinning after starting it. Taking a biotin supplement with my doctor's permission helped me manage it.

Aditya Sen Aditya Sen Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Medical literature shows that telogen effluvium can occasionally be triggered by antidepressants like duloxetine, but it is usually temporary. It is highly recommended to seek your doctor's professional advice rather than panic-buying anti-hairfall shampoos. They will know if a medication switch is necessary.

Meenakshi Pillai Meenakshi Pillai Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My mother told me to apply warm curry leaf oil to prevent the hair fall, which is very soothing. However, since you are on duloxetine, please consult your doctor first to see if it is a side effect. It is always safer to trust the medical advice for these medicines.

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Nidhi Sharma Nidhi Sharma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I just went through this exact same phase last month where my hair was falling out in clumps. My doctor temporarily reduced my duloxetine dose and added some zinc tablets, and the shedding has finally stopped now. Don't lose hope, it is reversible!

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Between my late-night shifts and duloxetine, my hair is planning its own exit strategy! Honestly, I can't tell if it is the medicine or just my terrible sleep schedule causing the shedding. But seriously, check with your doctor before you go bald trying to self-diagnose.

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