Statin Drugs Side Effects Hair Loss
The dangerous side effects of the drugs he takes are often downplayed or ignored.
Statin drugs side effects hair loss. I didn t seem to suffer this under the previous statin. Any drug such as a statin which can cause up to 50 lowering of blood cholesterol has to have an impact on hair growth and maintenance simply on the basis of less cholesterol to go around. The fewer building blocks the less stable the resulting structure which in this case is hair. 2 anticoagulant warfarin the anticoagulant warfarin coumadin is a commonly used blood thinner that has been reported to cause hair loss.
This condition causes the hair follicles to go into their resting. I know hair loss is a rare but occasionally reported side effect with some statins. Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
My only other rx is a weekly generic fosomax which i ve taken for many years. If you notice any other effects check with your healthcare professional. Telogen effluvium is the most common form of drug induced hair loss. Weigh the benefits and risks statins are effective at lowering cholesterol and protecting against a heart attack and stroke although they may lead to side effects for some people.
The newer statin rosuvastatin crestor luckily does not have this risk. You may report side effects to the fda. Hair loss is a reported side effect of both drugs. Hair loss is a common side effect of many medications.
I have been taking for eight years and note most of the side effects mentioned general hair loss muscle. Most of the time these drugs only cause temporary hair loss that goes away once you ve adjusted to or stopped taking the medicine. Facts were revealed that he is on a cholesterol lowering statin medication called rosuvastatin the generic for crestor. Interesting to read the multiple postings on statin side effects.