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Can Morphine Sulfate Cause Hair Loss?

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Question : Does Morphine Sulfate ER cause hair loss? My physician changed my medication approx. 3 months ago and within a short period my hair began falling out by the root, also I have developed a skin rash primarily on my face.

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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Morphine doesn’t cause hair loss.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Morphine doesn’t case hair loss. I think this hair loss might be rather a coincidence with the change of medications and not a causal relationship. I will suggest that you get the pattern of hair loss evaluated by a dermatologist to provide possible causes and management strategies.

In all, not morphine related but suggest that you get it evaluated by a dermatologist for more insights and management plans.

I wish you well.
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Can Morphine Sulfate Cause Hair Loss?

Brief Answer: Morphine doesn’t cause hair loss. Detailed Answer: Hi, Morphine doesn’t case hair loss. I think this hair loss might be rather a coincidence with the change of medications and not a causal relationship. I will suggest that you get the pattern of hair loss evaluated by a dermatologist to provide possible causes and management strategies. In all, not morphine related but suggest that you get it evaluated by a dermatologist for more insights and management plans. I wish you well.