Re: hair loss and meds

Posted by Nala on April 11, 2003, at 15:44:30

In reply to Re: hair loss and meds, posted by jflange on April 10, 2003, at 22:45:12

>jf,
Thanks a bunch for the info. I'm currenlty taking Effexor XR, but this was present before I started. I don't think I mentioned klonopin. I've been on that for years. Thanks, I'll try the zinc.
Nala
Nala:
>
> Zoloft is notorious for this s/e, more so than other SSRIs. Sometimes these meds can block the re-uptake of zinc, and this usually causes the body to shed hair prematurely.
>
> You might continue to experience hair loss even though you are no longer on Zoloft, b/c other meds also have this potential. I managed to slow the shedding with 50mgs of zinc a day; others have found success with selenium, not sure what dose.
>
> Good luck!
> jflange

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