Bystolic Hair Loss

bystolic and hair loss/thinning

Hi, I have been on bystolic for over a year now, what I am noticing lately is hair loss/thinning... is this a side effect of Bystolic? Is it reversible? As a woman, the last thing i want is to be lose my hair. HELP! ## Hello, Rose! How are you? Yes, hair loss can be a side effect and, unfortunately, once it's started it usually continues as long as someone is taking it. The only way to reverse it would be to speak to your doctor about trying a different medication. Is there anything else I can help with? ## After going on bi-stolic for high blood pressure) for a few months my hair started thinning ALOT! My dermatologist said it can happen with beta blockers. My cardiologist said he can take me off and try something else. Has anyone been switched to an equally effective HBP medicatio...

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bllod pressure meds that don make your hair fall out

I was on Bystolic for 4-6 years, until one day my hair started to fall out. For about a week it kept getting worse. I stopped and the Dr gave me Amlodipine Besylate and I looked it up and this stuff is Bad Bad... The 5 most dangerious Blood Pressure Medications... GEEZE doctors just don't give a CRAP. Change Drs? or try and find a Medication that does not make my hair fall out. I am taking Micardis... That alone does NOT make my hair fall out. Any suggestions i'll try anything, I monitor my blood pressure at home all the time. I am a Medical assistant, so I can take my own Blood pressure and have worked for a Dr. for 10 years. Thanks, HS ## Hello, Harley! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems you've had. Hair loss is a possible side effect of most blood pressure medi...

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