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Can Medication Be The Cause For Hair Loss?

I started taking a lower dose of Synthroid about 4 months ago. Since that time I have started losing lots of hair and it is so thin now that I can see my scalp. Could the meds be the cause and should I ask my Dr. to increase the synthroid to the previous amy?
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Welcome to HCM
I can understand your problem
Yes definitely thyroid could be major problem for hair your hair loss. better cosult immediately to consult your local doctor to maintain the proper dose for thyroid.Any medication for hair loss won't work until your thyroid is in control.

Hope information ll help
Thanks
Dr varun
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Can Medication Be The Cause For Hair Loss?

Welcome to HCM I can understand your problem Yes definitely thyroid could be major problem for hair your hair loss. better cosult immediately to consult your local doctor to maintain the proper dose for thyroid.Any medication for hair loss won t work until your thyroid is in control. Hope information ll help Thanks Dr varun