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What Causes Hair Loss While On Fluoxetine, Irbesartan And Omeprazole?

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Question : Can any one or a combination of my daily meds/vitamins cause hair loss?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Fluoxetin!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this hair loss. I have reviewed your medications fully.
Fluoxetin is known to cause hair loss. However, this is a rare side effect. You may want to discuss this with your doctor if the hair loss is so much that you can't support.

I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be for more information or clarifications.
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What Causes Hair Loss While On Fluoxetine, Irbesartan And Omeprazole?

Brief Answer: Fluoxetin! Detailed Answer: Hi and thanks so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this hair loss. I have reviewed your medications fully. Fluoxetin is known to cause hair loss. However, this is a rare side effect. You may want to discuss this with your doctor if the hair loss is so much that you can't support. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be for more information or clarifications.