Sarita Menon Sarita Menon Asked 8 months ago

Does eliquis cause hair loss?

My mother has been on Eliquis for her heart condition for over a year now, and she's really worried about her hair thinning. Does Eliquis cause hair loss? We want to know if this medication is the reason.

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Megha Nair Megha Nair Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Some patients do report mild hair thinning with blood thinners like Eliquis, though it is not very common. Don't waste time on home remedies for this. Just mention it to your doctor during your next quick follow-up.

Rajiv Khanna Rajiv Khanna Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I go to Max Hospital for my treatment, and my cardiologist explicitly told me that while some hair loss can happen with anticoagulants, you should never stop Eliquis on your own. Ask your doctor clearly before trying any hair supplements.

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Aniket Diwan Aniket Diwan Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

I haven't faced hair loss with Eliquis, but honestly, I am too busy thinking about my cheat meals! Just focus on eating a balanced diet with good proteins and don't stress too much about the hair.

Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

It can cause very minor thinning for some people, but don't worry! 😊 Just keep eating healthy food and drinking lots of water. It usually gets better once your body adjusts to the medicine! 👍

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Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined May 2026 6 months ago

My physician told me that telogen effluvium (temporary hair shedding) can sometimes be triggered by major illnesses or medications like Eliquis. It usually resolves on its own within six months. Do not stop taking the blood thinner as it prevents stroke.

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