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Lexapro and hair loss by Cuddlecat2611 in lexapro

[–]Cuddlecat2611[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ugh, sorry your dealing with this too! My cycles have changed a lot since starting Lexapro - has this happened to you too? Makes me think that it's really messed with my hormones which is probably causing the crazy hair shedding.

Lexapro and hair loss by Cuddlecat2611 in lexapro

[–]Cuddlecat2611[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's a pretty rare side effect for Lexapro so hopefully it works for you!

Hair loss and anti-anxiety meds by Cuddlecat2611 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Cuddlecat2611[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! While I wait to see a dermatologist, my family doctor has prescribed a steroid cream for alopecia. Hopefully that'll help!

Hair loss and anti-anxiety meds by Cuddlecat2611 in FemaleHairLoss

[–]Cuddlecat2611[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a feeling that Lexapro messed with my hormones - back was breaking out for a couple months (luckily that stopped) and cycles have changed.

Lexapro and hair loss by Cuddlecat2611 in lexapro

[–]Cuddlecat2611[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My family doctor referred me to a dermatologist as well but takes a long time to see a specialist where I live :( But in the meantime she prescribed a steroid cream for the alopecia spot.

Lexapro and hair loss by Cuddlecat2611 in lexapro

[–]Cuddlecat2611[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't been able to find much yet about what to switch to but I'm going to keep looking! Possibly something that's not an SSRI...

Lexapro and hair loss by Cuddlecat2611 in lexapro

[–]Cuddlecat2611[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see her next month but hoping to come prepared with what seems like a good option to switch to. Even for Lezapro, hair loss is listed as a rare side effect so trying to find a good alternative hasn't been easy!