Anjali Reddy Anjali Reddy Asked 5 months ago

Does wixela cause hair loss?

I recently started using Wixela for my asthma, and I've noticed my hair seems to be thinning a bit more than usual. Could Wixela be causing hair loss, or is it something else?

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Manoj Tiwari Manoj Tiwari Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago
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Before you stop using Wixela, get a basic blood test done first to see if it is just a vitamin deficiency. A CBC and thyroid panel cost around 800 rupees in local labs and can save you from buying expensive hair fall oils unnecessarily.

Shalini Nair Shalini Nair Joined May 2026 5 months ago

It is generally not a common side effect of Wixela. Please discuss this with your prescribing doctor before making any changes.

Ramanathan Iyer Ramanathan Iyer Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

In my years of managing high blood pressure and other issues, I have realized that medications can have strange side effects on the body. However, stopping them without consulting your specialist can be dangerous. Keep an eye on your lifestyle and consult your physician.

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Pooja Mehta Pooja Mehta Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Hey there! Wixela is an inhaled steroid so it shouldn't ideally cause massive hair fall. Maybe check your stress levels or the water quality in your area, sometimes that's the real culprit!

Surbhi Goel Surbhi Goel Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

My teenager was prescribed this inhaler for asthma, and we noticed some hair thinning after a few months. Our doctor said it's a rare side effect but we shouldn't stop the medicine abruptly. We just started giving a healthy diet with more protein, and it helped.

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Arjun Malhotra Arjun Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Bro, don't stress too much about the hair loss right now. Wixela is super important for your breathing, so don't stop it on your own. Talk to your doc, they might just change the brand or give you some simple hair supplements.

Kabir Das Kabir Das Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

I have been using this inhaler for my dust allergy for six months now. Personally, I haven't seen any change in my hair. If you are losing hair, maybe it is just genetic or seasonal.

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