Varun Sharma Varun Sharma Asked 8 months ago

Does fluoxetine cause hair loss?

I recently started taking Fluoxetine for my anxiety, and I'm a bit worried about side effects. I've heard some medications can cause hair thinning. Does Fluoxetine cause hair loss?

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Priyanka Sen Priyanka Sen Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago
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Yes, hair loss is a rare but possible side effect of fluoxetine. It's best to speak with your doctor about this.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I faced this issue when I started fluoxetine. My tip is to wait for a couple of months as the shedding often stabilizes, but do consult your doctor if it continues.

Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

It is a known but less common side effect of SSRIs like fluoxetine. Don't stop taking your medicine suddenly because that can cause withdrawal; talk to your doctor first.

Aditya Saxena Aditya Saxena Joined Jul 2026 3 months ago

Please be very careful and monitor the hair fall. I had severe shedding on this medication, and my doctor had to safely transition me to another option, so please don't ignore it.

Abhishek Banerjee Abhishek Banerjee Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

Honestly, between my late-night work and this medicine, my hair is definitely struggling! But yes, it can cause some thinning, so maybe ask your doc about vitamin supplements.

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Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I was reading some forums on this, and yes, some people do report temporary hair thinning called telogen effluvium. It seems to go back to normal once the body adjusts.

Satish Shah Satish Shah Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Hair thinning is possible with fluoxetine. Since I manage diabetes, I always make sure my nutrition is optimal with good proteins and talk to my doctor before changing any meds.

Sandeep Sangwan Sandeep Sangwan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Hey, don't worry too much. Hair thinning can sometimes happen, but your mental peace is much more important right now. Talk to your doc, they can easily suggest a solution.

Meera Krishnan Meera Krishnan Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, hair loss can happen to a small percentage of people on fluoxetine. Keeping your scalp clean and eating a balanced diet can help manage it while you consult your physician.

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Sneha Roy Sneha Roy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I have also been noticing more hair on my brush after starting this medicine. Has anyone else experienced this, and did it stop after a few weeks?

Kavita Chaudhary Kavita Chaudhary Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My teenage daughter had some hair shedding when she started her prescription. We discussed it with her doctor, who adjusted her dose slightly, and the shedding stopped.

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