Does lexapro cause hair loss?

I was too busy enjoying my food to notice any hair loss, honestly! But on a serious note, severe hair loss is pretty rare with Lexapro. Just eat a balanced diet with enough protein, and don't skip your meals out of stress.

I am supposed to start Lexapro next week and I am terrified of losing my hair. Has anyone here actually lost chunks of hair, or is it just a very minor side effect? I am already so stressed about this.

I totally get it, hair loss is the last thing you want to deal with when you are already trying to manage anxiety. While it can happen in very rare cases due to stress or initial drug adjustment, it usually stops on its own. Please don't let this fear keep you from getting the mental health support you need.

Look, your mental health is far more important than a few strands of hair. If Lexapro helps you sleep and stay calm, take it without overthinking. If you do notice major hair fall, go see a doctor instead of stopping the pill on your own.

Sometimes stress itself causes more hair fall than the actual medicine. I found that doing a daily 30-minute brisk walk helped lower my stress levels significantly while I was on Lexapro. Keep your body moving, it really helps with the side effects.

I freaked out when I saw more hair than usual in my shower drain during my first month on Lexapro. But my psychiatrist assured me it was just a temporary reaction and it completely stopped by the third month. My hair is absolutely fine now, so try not to panic.