Does effexor cause hair loss?

I started taking Effexor three weeks ago and I feel like my hairbrush has way more hair than usual now. I am getting really anxious about losing all my hair. Has anyone else noticed increased shedding after starting this medicine?

Hey, I've been on Effexor for my anxiety for a few months now and honestly, my hair is totally fine, no extra shedding at all. Everyone's body reacts differently to these meds, so don't stress too much about it before even starting.

I was super worried about this too, yaar, because my hair is already so thin. But actually, my doctor told me that hair thinning on antidepressants is very rare and usually stops once your body adjusts to the dose. Just check with your doc before worrying.

Please don't believe those horror stories on internet forums or start using random hair oils to cure it. If you suspect Effexor is causing your hair fall, verify it with your doctor because it could just be stress or a vitamin deficiency instead.