Does hydrochlorizide cause hair loss?

Question

Taking hydrochlorothiazide for my high blood pressure for quite a while now. Lately, my hair seems to be thinning more than usual. Could this medicine be causing hair loss?

Rohit Sharma · Accepted Answer

I haven't logged any hair thinning symptoms on my health tracker since starting this. If you are worried, track your daily water intake and nutrition to make sure your scalp is getting proper nutrients.

Yuvraj Singh · Answer

I faced this exact issue last year. My doctor switched me to a different class of blood pressure medicine, and my hair growth returned to normal within four months.

Juhi Chawla · Answer

I panicked so much when I saw hair on my brush after starting my BP pills. But my doctor explained it was just temporary shedding due to mild dehydration, and it stopped once I drank more water.

Karan Johar · Answer

I literally count every strand of hair that falls out and it drives me crazy! If you think it is your medicine, please talk to your doctor soon so you can have peace of mind.

Vivek Murthy · Answer

My cardiologist confirmed that while rare, hydrochlorothiazide can cause drug-induced alopecia in a small percentage of patients. It is usually temporary and resolves once the medication is changed.

Abhishek Bachchan · Answer

Don't blindly believe people blaming hair loss on their BP meds. It could be thyroid, stress, or hereditary, so get a proper clinical diagnosis instead of guessing.

Shraddha Kapoor · Answer

I recently started taking this for my high blood pressure and I feel my hair is thinning at the front. Has anyone else noticed this side effect?

Does hydrochlorizide cause hair loss?

7 answers

Consult a dermatologist

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