Divya Sharma Divya Sharma Asked 4 months ago

Does venlafaxine cause hair loss?

Since starting venlafaxine for my depression a few months back, I've noticed significant hair fall, much more than normal. Could this medication be the reason for my hair loss? It's really concerning me.

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Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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It can occasionally cause temporary hair thinning in some people, but it's not very common. If your doctor allows, keeping up with light daily walks and a highly nutritious diet can help keep your hair roots strong.

Harpreet Singh Harpreet Singh Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Haan, thoda hair fall toh ho sakta hai, but sabko nahi hota na. Don't worry, even if it happens, it is mostly temporary. Once the treatment ends, hair usually grows back normally.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

It's a rare side effect called telogen effluvium, which is usually temporary. If you are losing too much hair, don't waste time on random oils. Get a quick consultation with your doctor to rule out other deficiencies.

Neha Patel Neha Patel Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

It can happen in rare cases, but it usually gets fine on its own. Focus on your recovery first, hair will always grow back. Keep smiling and take care.

Ram Lakhan Ram Lakhan Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Beta, don't worry about hair. The medicine is helping your mind, which is most important. Drink good milk, eat fresh green vegetables, and trust your doctor.

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Siddharth Shinde Siddharth Shinde Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Actually yaar, I noticed some hair fall when I started venlafaxine last year. It was super annoying, but honestly, it stopped after a couple of months once my body got used to the medicine.

Manju Sharma Manju Sharma Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

My daughter faced this issue when she was put on this medication for her anxiety. We started giving her a good diet with amla and curry leaves, and her doctor also suggested some vitamin drops. Her hair is much better now.

Aarti Nair Aarti Nair Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Yes, some people do experience a bit of hair fall, but it is usually temporary. Please try not to worry too much as stress can also increase hair loss.

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Rohan Gupta Rohan Gupta Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

I had some hair thinning on this, but honestly, I was more focused on managing my food cravings back then! Eating good protein like eggs and paneer definitely helped salvage my hair health during that phase.

Meera Joshi Meera Joshi Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I totally get it, losing hair can be so distressing when you are already dealing with anxiety. It is a known but rare side effect. Talk to your doctor, they might suggest a multivitamin that can help.

Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

According to most drug databases, hair loss is listed as a rare side effect affecting less than 1% of users. Keep track of your daily hair fall and log it. If it seems excessive, just consult your doctor for a quick review.

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