Posted by Larry Hoover on November 28, 2002, at 17:05:28
In reply to could seroquel or effexor be causing my hairloss?, posted by shellyvv on November 28, 2002, at 16:51:58
> I have been taking effexor for about 4 years and seroquel for almost a year. I at one time took lithium for less than 6 months my hair is falling out horribly I am curious if seroquel or effexor could be causing my hairloss as I stopped taking the lithium some time ago. Does anyone know if your hairloss is permanent from lithium? I stopped taking it almost 6 months ago.
Both seroquel and effexor have been associated with hair loss, but that could be a coincidence, or the result of mineral deficiencies caused by or associated with the drugs. Most people recommend trying zinc supplements (50 mg/day chelated zinc or citrate ought to do it), and often selenium is mentioned, too (200 mcg/day).
One sign of zinc deficiency is altered or diminished senses of taste and smell. The receptors which are responsible for those senses require zinc for their structure. Little white marks on your finger nails are another sign.
If it's the minerals, you can expect hair to grow back in stronger after only a few weeks, but it'll take months for the density to come back up.
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