Shreya Bose Shreya Bose Asked 5 months ago

Does nifedipine cause hair loss?

My mother recently started Nifedipine for her heart condition. She's noticing a bit more hair fall than usual and is quite worried. Is hair loss a possible side effect of Nifedipine?

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Ananya Sharma Ananya Sharma Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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Honestly, any new symptom like hair fall should not be ignored when you are on BP meds. My uncle had some reactions too. Please get it checked by your doctor before changing anything, safety first always.

Rohan Malhotra Rohan Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Yaar, already baby is keeping me awake all night and now if my hair starts falling because of BP pills, I will look like a ghost. I read somewhere it can happen but very rarely. Better ask your doc, I am too tired to even search today.

Ganga Prasad Ganga Prasad Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Aap chinta mat kijiye. Hamare yahan bhi ek babuji ko yeh dawa chalu hui thi, thoda baal jhadne laga tha par baad mein sab theek ho gaya. Ek baar doctor sahab ko dikha lijiye, man halka ho jayega.

Preeti Deshmukh Preeti Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I actually went through this exact thing last month. My hair brush was full of hair after starting nifedipine, but my doctor adjusted the dose slightly and now it has totally stopped. Don't worry, it gets better!

Sanya Iyer Sanya Iyer Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I totally get it, seeing hair fall can be so stressful and scary. Especially when you are already dealing with BP issues. Please don't stress, just talk to your doctor once and they will find a solution for sure.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I tried onion juice and methi packs when my hair started thinning on BP meds, but honestly, those only help a little. If the medicine is the real cause, only your doctor can safely change it. Do not stop the medicine yourself though!

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Consult a dermatologist

Manoj Tiwari Manoj Tiwari Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Rather than buying expensive anti-hairfall shampoos, just spend 500 rupees on a doctor visit. They might change the tablet or ask for a simple blood test. It is much cheaper than wasting money on random hair oils.

Harbhajan Singh Harbhajan Singh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Beta, at this age we realize health is much more important than a few strands of hair. I have taken these medicines for years. Sometimes minor changes happen, but the body adapts. Talk to your doctor, they know best.

Amit Das Amit Das Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I hope you feel better soon. It is a common worry, but please speak to your doctor once. They will surely guide you on the right path.

Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Sometimes we blame the BP medicine, but it could be something else like thyroid. I had severe hair loss and thought it was my regular pills, but my TSH was high. Definitely get your blood tests done and follow up with your doctor.

Rajesh Hegde Rajesh Hegde Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Yes, it can cause mild shedding occasionally. My advice is to keep your scalp clean, avoid harsh chemical treatments for a while, and discuss an alternative with your doctor if it persists. It is manageable, so don't worry.

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Savitri Devi Savitri Devi Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Dawaon ki garmasahat se kabhi kabhi baal jhadte hain. Aap thoda amla aur nariyal tel lagaiye, par apni doctor ki salah sabse pehle lijiye. BP ki dawa khud se kabhi band nahi karni chahiye beta.

Kunal Sen Kunal Sen Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I tracked my symptoms on my health app when I started nifedipine, and noticed minor shedding in week 3. It leveled off soon after. Keep a daily log of your symptoms and show it to your physician next time.

Vikram Rathore Vikram Rathore Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Maine toh poora internet sir par utha liya tha jab mere baal jhadne lage nifedipine ke baad. But my doctor calmly explained it is a very rare and temporary side effect. It stopped after a few weeks, so chill, you will be fine.

Ritu Sen Ritu Sen Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

When I was prescribed this at Fortis, my cardiologist clearly told me to report any side effects immediately. Don't rely on online forums for medicine-related doubts. Just call your doctor's clinic and ask them clearly.

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