Can Effexor XR cause hair loss?

The SSRIs fluoxetine,1,2 sertra-line,3 and paroxetine4 have been reported to cause hair loss in a very small minority of patients. To our knowledge, there has been only 1 report of hair loss associated with venlafaxine therapy,5 and ours is the first report of hair loss with both fluoxetine and venlafaxine.

Can drug-induced alopecia be reversed?

Drug-induced hair loss is usually reversible after interruption of treatment. The prevalence and severity of alopecia depend on the drug as well as on individual predisposition.

Is drug-induced alopecia permanent?

Drug-induced hair loss is usually completely reversible and is, in most cases, a consequence of a toxic effect of the drug on the hair follicle matrix. In rare cases alopecia may be permanent.

Which drugs have major alopecia side effects?

Many different types of drugs are thought to cause hair loss, including:

  • Acne medications containing vitamin A (retinoids)
  • Antibiotics and antifungal drugs.
  • Antidepressants.
  • Birth control pills.
  • Anticlotting drugs.
  • Cholesterol-lowering drugs.
  • Drugs that suppress the immune system.

What antidepressants make your hair fall out?

Antidepressants that can cause hair loss include:

  • Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride)
  • Paxil (paroxetine)
  • Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride)
  • Tofranil (imipramine)
  • Janimine (imipramine)
  • Anafranil (clomipramine)
  • Sertraline.

Do SNRI cause hair loss?

In fact, there is quite a list of antidepressants that may cause diffuse hair loss, especially other SNRIs and SSRIs. These include fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil) and venlafaxine (Effexor XR), according to the Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Is hair loss from antidepressants permanent?

The good news is that this type of hair loss is not permanent. Generally speaking, people will recover completely without any outside assistance in about six months once the medication is discontinued.

How can I regrow my hair loss due to medication?

People can buy minoxidil, or Rogaine, over the counter (OTC) and apply it topically to the scalp. People using minoxidil may start to see their hair growing back within 3–6 months. People can speak to a pharmacist about minoxidil or purchase it online.

Which medications cause the most hair loss?

List of medications that cause hair loss

  • amphetamines.
  • angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.
  • antidepressants, including paroxetine (Paxil), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft)
  • antifungal medications.
  • antiseizure medications.
  • beta-blockers, which doctors use to treat heart problems and glaucoma.

Which antidepressant does not cause hair loss?

Compared with bupropion, all other antidepressants had a lower risk of hair loss, with fluoxetine and paroxetine having the lowest risk [hazard ratio (HR)=0.68, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.63-0.74, HR=0.68, 95% CI: 0.62-0.74, respectively] and fluvoxamine having the highest risk (HR=0.93, 95% CI: 0.64-1.37).

How can I stop my hair from falling out due to medication?

Treatment

  1. Minoxidil (Rogaine). Over-the-counter (nonprescription) minoxidil comes in liquid, foam and shampoo forms.
  2. Finasteride (Propecia). This is a prescription drug for men.
  3. Other medications. Other oral options include spironolactone (Carospir, Aldactone) and oral dutasteride (Avodart).

Does serotonin affect hair growth?

It has also been shown that human skin can produce serotonin and transform it into melatonin, which has been implicated in hair-growth cycle. Therefore, it is possible that treatments interfering with serotonin homeostasis in the skin may alter the balance between hair growth and hair shedding (16).

Is Venlafaxine extended-release effective in the treatment of major depression?

Venlafaxine extended-release (XR) has been investigated in patients with major depression and in patients with major depression with associated anxiety in randomised, double-blind, multicentre trials.

What should I know before taking venlafaxine extended-release capsules?

All people who take this medicine (venlafaxine extended-release capsules) need to be watched closely. Call the doctor right away if signs like low mood (depression), nervousness, restlessness, grouchiness, panic attacks, or changes in mood or actions are new or worse.

What is venlafaxine XR used to treat?

Venlafaxine inhibits presynaptic reuptake of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine). Venlafaxine extended-release (XR) has been investigated in patients with major depression and in patients with major depression with associated anxiety in randomised, double-blind, multicentre trials.