Can Atenolol, Simvastatin And Lisinopril Cause Hair Loss?

Posted on Wed, 14 Sep 2016

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Question : I am now having significant hair loss. Does atenalol, simvastin, or lisinopril cause loss.

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hair loss in women

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

You are experiencing hair loss and you are wondering if your medication is the cause. the answer is no. None of your medications are associated with hair loss. I would recommend that you try using Rogaine shampoo. It will help with your hair loss but to make it effective you must use it daily and not stop. The minute you stop you will start to lose your hair again.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (2 hours later)

Thank you doctor, but for how long?

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Rogaine

Detailed Answer:
If you start using rogaine and you see an improvement then you will need to use the rogaine forever. If you don't notice anything then you can stop at any time. It will take about 2 months of daily use to see a difference.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (19 hours later)

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Your welcome

Detailed Answer:
Your welcome and best wishes

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar