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Does Amoxicillin 125 Mg Cause Hair Loss?
I have suffered 90% hair loss after taking 875 Amoxicillin laced with 125 mg. Clavulanate Potassium Acid, latent effect. I was given this for a minor sinus infection. Then the Dermatologists ordered perscription of 40 mg Prednisone for 10 days, 20 mg. for 10 days, 10 mg for 10 days. I stopped taking it after 2 Days due to terrible reaction. Two Contrainindicated Drugs?
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
Hello,
Antibiotics can cause temporary hair thinning. Antibiotics can deplete vitamin B and haemoglobin, which disrupts hair growth. Anyway, they do not cause such a massive hair loss.
In my opinion, the symptoms can be related to a hormone imbalance. I recommend seeing your doctor for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Antibiotics can cause temporary hair thinning. Antibiotics can deplete vitamin B and haemoglobin, which disrupts hair growth. Anyway, they do not cause such a massive hair loss.
In my opinion, the symptoms can be related to a hormone imbalance. I recommend seeing your doctor for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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