Nisha Das Nisha Das Asked 7 months ago

Does trintellix cause hair loss?

I've been on Trintellix for a few months now, and I've noticed my hair thinning quite a bit. It's really concerning me. Is hair loss a known side effect of Trintellix, or should I be looking into other reasons?

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Shanti Prasad Shanti Prasad Joined May 2026 6 months ago
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Hair loss can sometimes happen when the body experiences stress from starting new medications. With Trintellix, it is quite rare, but I have seen people notice thinning. Doing gentle scalp massages and deep breathing exercises can help improve circulation and calm your nervous system.

Ishaan Sharma Ishaan Sharma Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I've been on Trintellix for a few months now and haven't noticed any hair loss at all. My doctor told me it's highly unlikely to cause this. If you are losing hair, it might just be stress or seasonal change, so don't stress over it.

Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Look, hair fall is not a very common side effect of Trintellix, but it is listed as a rare one. Don't panic and stop taking your medicine suddenly because of this. Speak to your doctor first and see if there is another reason like stress or vitamin deficiency.

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Siddharth Sen Siddharth Sen Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

It is a very rare side effect, so try not to worry too much. If you are experiencing it, just have a gentle chat with your prescribing doctor. They will guide you safely.

Kavita Singhal Kavita Singhal Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Though it is not a standard side effect, any sudden hair loss while on medication should be reported to your doctor. It is always safer to get a blood test done to check your thyroid or iron levels. Please get it checked by a professional before making any assumptions.

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Arjun Khanna Arjun Khanna Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I haven't faced hair issues with Trintellix, but honestly, whenever my body feels a bit off, I just focus on eating good protein like paneer and eggs. Sometimes we blame the medicine when our diet is actually missing key nutrients. Eat well and see if that helps!

Sunita Kulkarni Sunita Kulkarni Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I understand how distressing it is to see hair in your comb. When I faced hair thinning, I started using mild amla and bhringraj oil gently at night, which really helped soothe the scalp. But do check with your doctor to make sure it's not a reaction to Trintellix.

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