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What blood pressure medications don't cause hair loss?

Posted by mariserodriguez @mariserodriguez, Feb 10, 2022

I have had severe hair loss since taking Hypertension pills since 2019. Tried several types currently on Cardevilol since 2020. Cannot take Amlodepine as caused terrible constipation.

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Janell, Volunteer Mentor | @jlharsh | Sep 29 8:43pm
In reply to @france28150 "@jlharsh Thank you for your message. I will definitely look up @mannism for feedback on metoprolol..." + (show)
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@jlharsh
Thank you for your message.
I will definitely look up @mannism for feedback on metoprolol and hair loss.
I have consulted with many dermatologists over the years including some specializing in hair disorders, without any success. In my case it is definitely not genetic (hereditary) as both my parents, my grandparents and uncles & aunts all had full heads of hair when they passed away. I wonder if the BP medications I was on for about 10-15 years (diuretics) were the culprits. The hair loss has definitely increased tremendously since I started taking Metoprolol first and now Bisoprolol, both beta blockers.
Thank you for your suggestion for an e-consult with a Mayo dermatologist.

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@france28150

Here is a a link if you decide to pursue self-referral to Mayo Clinic http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63

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deniseheart | @deniseheart | Oct 1 6:29am
In reply to @france28150 "@jlharsh I am currently taking Bisoprolol for about 2 months, in replacement of Metoprolol. I was..." + (show)
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@jlharsh
I am currently taking Bisoprolol for about 2 months, in replacement of Metoprolol. I was started on Beta blockers after my second cardiac episode in May. I am experiencing severe hair loss ever since, but I have been dealing with less severe hair loss for about 10 to 15 years. In retrospect, this seems to coincide with when I was started on high blood pressure medications (diuretics). Does anyone else experience hair loss with those medications ?

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@france28150 yes, that is me too. My hair is also extremely dry and brittle. Anyone have any suggestions to managing very dry and brittle hair? Regular conditioners do not help. I have even tried products for mens' beards.

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Dana, Volunteer Mentor | @danab | Oct 5 12:08pm
In reply to @france28150 "Is anyone taking Bisoprolol observe hair loss?" + (show)
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Is anyone taking Bisoprolol observe hair loss?

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@france28150 I'm takingAmlodipine 5 MG and I definitely don't have hair loss as im at the Barber e very few weeks. May see if that may work for you.

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