Siddharth Menon Siddharth Menon Asked 6 months ago

Does naltrexone cause hair loss?

I recently started taking Naltrexone for a medical condition, and I've noticed more hair falling out in the shower. I'm wondering if it's related to the medicine. Does Naltrexone cause hair loss?

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Asha Rani Asha Rani Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago
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Hair loss with naltrexone is actually very rare. Don't worry too much, sometimes our stress about taking new medicines causes more hair fall than the drug itself.

Kunal Grover Kunal Grover Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Honestly, between my late night work shifts and screaming toddler, I am already losing hair faster than any medicine could cause! I have been on naltrexone and didn't notice any extra hair fall. Just drink your coffee and try to sleep!

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Priyanka Patel Priyanka Patel Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

It is a very uncommon side effect! Just keep eating a good diet with enough protein and biotin to keep your roots strong while on this medicine.

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I thought my hair loss was due to my new medication, but a quick blood test showed my thyroid levels had fluctuated. Before blaming naltrexone, please get your thyroid and iron levels checked. Regular follow-ups with your doctor are very important.

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Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

When I started my therapy, the doctor at Max Hospital told me hair thinning is a negligible risk with naltrexone. If you notice significant hair loss, it could be due to nutritional deficiency or stress. Ask your prescribing doctor clearly to rule out other factors.

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