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Medications and their Potential to Cause Increase 'Hair Loss'(Alopecia)


This section presents medications that are known to potentially lead to 'Hair Loss' as a side effect. It's important to note that mild side effects are quite common with medications.
Please be aware that the drugs listed here are individual medications and may be part of a broader combination therapy. This information is meant to be a helpful resource but should not replace professional medical advice. If you're concerned about 'Hair Loss', it's best to consult a healthcare professional.
In addition to 'Hair Loss', other symptoms or signs might better match your side effect. We have listed these below for your convenience. If you find a symptom that more closely resembles your experience, you can use it to identify potential medications that might be the cause.

Drugs with the Side Effect - Hair Loss

Bezafibrate


Most other Common Side Effects: Gastrointestinal upset, nausea, vomiting, itching, hives, muscle pain, dizziness, impotence, fainting, fatigue and increase in liver enzymes

Dexrazoxane


Most other Common Side Effects: nausea, vomiting, fatigue, uneasiness, loss of appetite, mouth ulcer, fever, infection, diarrhea, pain at injection site, sepsis, nerve damage, redness, vein inflammation, esophagus inflammation, indigestion, bleeding and hives

Diltiazem


Most other Common Side Effects: nausea, vomiting, fatigue, uneasiness, loss of appetite, mouth ulcer, fever, infection, diarrhea, pain at injection site, sepsis, nerve damage, redness, vein inflammation, esophagus inflammation, indigestion, bleeding and hives

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Disulfiram


Most other Common Side Effects: nausea, vomiting, fatigue, uneasiness, loss of appetite, mouth ulcer, fever, infection, diarrhea, pain at injection site, sepsis, nerve damage, redness, vein inflammation, esophagus inflammation, indigestion, bleeding and hives

Eribulin Mesylate


Most other Common Side Effects: Decrease in white blood cells, anemia, weakness, fatigue, nerve disease, nausea, and constipation

Erythromycin


Most other Common Side Effects: Decrease in white blood cells, anemia, weakness, fatigue, nerve disease, nausea, and constipation

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Etidronate


Most other Common Side Effects: Stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, rash

Idarubicin


Most other Common Side Effects: Infection, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, mental illness, fever, headache, nerve disease, lung allergy and seizures

Mitoxantrone


Most other Common Side Effects: Nausea, menstrual disorder, absence of menstrual period, upper respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection, mouth ulcer, abnormal heart rhythm, diarrhea, ECG abnormal, constipation, back pain and headache

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Nilotinib


Most other Common Side Effects: Rash, itching, headache, nausea, fatigue, muscle pain, upper abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dry skin, muscle spasms, joint pain and abdominal pain

Norethindrone


Most other Common Side Effects: Headache, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, stomach/abdominal cramps/bloating, nausea and vomiting

Octreotide


Most other Common Side Effects: Diarrhea, gall stone formation, abdominal pain, nausea, headache and nose bleed

Pertuzumab


Most other Common Side Effects: Diarrhea, decrease in white blood cells, stomach upset, fatigue, rash, damage to the nerves

Phenylbutazone


Most other Common Side Effects: Diarrhea, decrease in white blood cells, stomach upset, fatigue, rash, damage to the nerves

Phenytoin


Most other Common Side Effects: Diarrhea, decrease in white blood cells, stomach upset, fatigue, rash, damage to the nerves

Tamoxifen


Most other Common Side Effects: Swelling in the extremities, depression, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache

Temozolomide


Most other Common Side Effects: Swelling in the extremities, depression, dizziness, lightheadedness, headache

Teriflunomide


Most other Common Side Effects: increased level of liver enzymes, diarrhea, influenza, nausea, and tingling

Tretinoin


Most other Common Side Effects: Headache, fever, skin dryness, bone pain, nausea/vomiting, rash, itching, increased sweating, visual disturbances, skin changes and bone inflammation

Vemurafenib Tablet


Most other Common Side Effects: Joint pain, rash, fatigue, photosensitivity reaction, nausea, itching, and skin papilloma

Vincristine


Most other Common Side Effects:

References

  1. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/information-consumers-and-patients-drugs/finding-and-learning-about-side-effects-adverse-reactions
  2. https://nctr-crs.fda.gov/fdalabel/ui/search
  3. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/
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