Posted by Dreamy on October 30, 2001, at 10:06:13
In reply to Re: Hair Loss, posted by paxvox on October 27, 2001, at 21:13:03
> > Anyhow...if there is any info on Celexa, Prozac
> > and Effexor regarding hair loss...
> > I would be very grateful!!!
> >
> > Toni,
> Follows:
>
> Celexa:Listed as infrequent is alopecia,eczema,dermatitis.
> Most common(by %) effects:
> dry mouth 20%
> Nausea 21%
> somnolence(sedation) 18%
>
> these 3 significantly higher than placebo
>
> Effexor: Listed as infrequent is
> alopecia,dermatitis, acne
>
> listed as frequent is
> emotional lability (instability of emotions)
> dyspensia (upset stomach)
> abnormal vision, ear pain
> anorgasamia (you can figure out what that one means).
> dysuria (urinary problems)
> hematuria (blood in urine)
>
>
> highest adverse effects vs. placebo: (at 75mg) increases with dose
>
> asthenia (bodily weakness) 16.9%
> anorexia 14.6%
> insomnia 22.5%
> nervousness 21.3%
> dizziness 19.1%
>
> Prozac:
> Listed as infrequent:
> alopecia, eczema, dermatitis
>
> side efffects vs. placebo for depression
>
> nausea 21%
> anorexia 11%
> dry mouth 10%
> tremor 10%
> insomnia 16%
>
> soooooo.... although all three of these meds list alopecia as "infrequent" they still affect a % who take the meds. Whereas PDR data comes from the drug manufacturer, the FDA gets kinda nosey about their clinical trials.
>
> As with most meds, YMMV (your mileage may vary)
> If you think one med MIGHT be a problem, there are quite a few more that do similar positive things with fewer negative things. It is, however, very individualized, so you will have to get a Pdoc that will listen to your concerns, and work with you. Hope this helps.
>
> PAXHey PAX!
Thanks for getting back to me on this!!!
What I gather is that YES...I could very well be
having hair loss due to the Celexa and Prozac.Told my doctor that I quit Celexa cause it was making my hair
fall out, and he pretty much told me that was nonesense!
I tell you, it was coming out in gobs and was horrifying.
I am now on effexor and not having any trouble.Thanks again...at least now I know I wasn't delusional!
Dreamer!
poster:Dreamy
thread:82373
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