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Take Vyvanse 20mg Daily For Adhd ,suffering Severe Hairloss And Thinning. Cure?

My daughter takes vyvanse 20mg daily for adhd . She s been on the med for about 2to 3 yrs. She has severe hairloss and thinning. Told it s not the med, but several blog s say they have experienced and have the same issue s. I supplement with multi vitamins and biotin . It will grow and then it will thin out again.Seen several times times for this problem. No fungus, no thyroid issues. What could be the cause? She once had very long hair know she suffers with bald spots, and dry thinning hair. Started to be a major issue since being on ADHD
Mon, 27 May 2013
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Hello,
Thanks for the query,

vysane is steroid, hairfall is one of the commonest side effect of steroids.

Dont worry it is not permanent,

With time she will regain hair.

This problem will continue till the time she continues the drug.

Let me know you have any other doubts.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.

http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you good health.

Thank you
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Take Vyvanse 20mg Daily For Adhd ,suffering Severe Hairloss And Thinning. Cure?

Hello, Thanks for the query, vysane is steroid, hairfall is one of the commonest side effect of steroids. Dont worry it is not permanent, With time she will regain hair. This problem will continue till the time she continues the drug. Let me know you have any other doubts. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you good health. Thank you