Ayesha Khan Ayesha Khan Asked 6 months ago

Does trazadone cause hair loss?

Recently, I started taking Trazadone for my sleep issues. Off late, I've noticed my hair thinning quite a bit, especially when I wash it. Could this medicine be the reason for the hair fall, or is it just a coincidence?

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Devendra Prasad Devendra Prasad Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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I have taken these sleep medicines on and off for years, beta. A little hair thinning happens as we grow older anyway, so don't stress over it. If you keep yourself happy and eat well, your health will remain good.

Manpreet Singh Manpreet Singh Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I faced this exact issue when my dosage was increased. What worked for me was adding a good biotin supplement after consulting my doctor, and shifting to a very mild shampoo. Don't stop the medicine abruptly though, that will mess up your sleep cycle completely.

Sarla Devi Sarla Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

It is quite rare for trazodone to cause major hair loss, but some people do notice mild thinning when starting new psychiatric meds. Usually, it stops once the body gets used to the medicine. Just keep an eye on it and discuss with your prescribing doctor if it increases.

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Meghna Roy Meghna Roy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I always believe a good bowl of fish curry or some soaked almonds can solve half our hair problems! If this sleeping pill is causing hair fall, maybe eat some protein-rich food to balance it out. Honestly, good food always makes you feel better about these annoying side effects.

Ridhi Kapoor Ridhi Kapoor Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Oh God, I totally freaked out last year when I saw some hair on my brush after starting this medicine! I thought I would go bald, but my doc reassured me it was just temporary shedding. It stopped within a month on its own, so please don't panic like I did.

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Sanjay Mehta Sanjay Mehta Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

As a diabetic, I have to be very careful with my prescription drugs and physical changes. Hair loss can sometimes happen due to high blood sugar or nutritional deficiencies rather than the medication itself. Get a basic blood test done to see if your vitamins are low.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My grandmother always tells me to apply fresh coconut oil for any hair fall issue, which really helps with scalp health. But for prescription medicines like trazodone, we must trust the specialist. If the side effect is bothering you, please ask your doctor if they can adjust the dosage.

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