Does lorazepam cause hair loss?

I had a lot of side effects when my doctor changed my anxiety medication. If you are noticing sudden hair loss after starting Lorazepam, don't ignore it and consult your doctor immediately to adjust the dose.

While taking Lorazepam, try doing some light exercise or yoga to manage the underlying stress. Stress itself causes massive hair loss, which we sometimes mistake as a medication side effect.

I completely understand how stressful it is to see hair fall when you are already dealing with anxiety. But hair loss is a very rare side effect of Lorazepam; it is more likely the mental stress causing it.

Look, hair loss is listed as a potential but extremely rare side effect of most benzodiazepines. Don't stop taking your anxiety pills abruptly because of this, speak to your psychiatrist first.

I took Lorazepam for two months last year during a very rough patch. Personally, I didn't experience any extra hair fall at all during that period.

You can try oiling your scalp gently with pure coconut oil to soothe the roots. But if the hair fall is very heavy after starting Lorazepam, you must talk to your doctor rather than just relying on home remedies.