Renuka Prasad Renuka Prasad Asked 6 months ago

Does methadone cause hair loss?

My hair has become very thin and is falling out a lot ever since I started taking Methadone. I'm concerned if this medicine is causing my hair loss.

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Varun Joshi Varun Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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Bro, my cousin was on this and he definitely noticed his hair thinning out quite a bit. It is actually a known thing but people don't talk about it much. Just try to eat good food and don't panic, stress will only make the hair fall worse.

Manpreet Singh Manpreet Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Yes, I faced significant hair thinning when I was on methadone. It often happens due to hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, or stress on the body. My tip is to focus on a high-protein diet, take multi-vitamins after consulting your doctor, and keep your scalp clean to minimize the fall.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Yes, methadone can cause hair loss in some individuals because of metabolic changes and systemic stress. Don't waste money on fancy hair serums and oils. Go straight to your prescribing doctor or a dermatologist and get a clinical solution.

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Sanjay Verma Sanjay Verma Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Please don't ignore this. I once ignored hair loss and skin issues while taking heavy medications, thinking it would pass, and it turned out to be a severe nutritional deficiency that took a year to fix. Please get a proper blood checkup done and speak to your doctor about this.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Hair loss can indeed occur as a side effect of methadone treatment due to its impact on your body's endocrine system. Instead of trying slow home remedies, just schedule a quick consultation with your doctor to see if a dosage adjustment or supplement is needed. It's the most efficient way to address it.

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Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I have been noticing so much hair on my brush lately and I'm really starting to panic. Is anyone else on methadone experiencing this exact same issue? Please tell me if there is any way to stop this hair fall, I am so worried.

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