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If you or someone you know has experienced hair loss, you know how distressing this condition can be. Even though it's not a life-threatening problem, it can harm your self-image and quality of life. Sometimes hair loss is caused by the natural process of getting older, such as hormone changes. It can also be caused by genetics. But there are many medications that can cause hair loss, too.

Chemotherapy is the most well-known type of medication that causes hair loss. But what are the other medications that cause hair loss you should be aware of? And is there anything you can do to prevent it? Let’s take a look at the most common medications that may cause hair loss.
1. Retinoids

Retinoids are a class of medications that are used to treat skin conditions such as acne and discoloration. They’re derived from vitamin A and help lower inflammation and promote cell turnover.

2. Antidepressants

Antidepressants are a class of medications that are used to treat mood disorders, such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. They work by affecting certain chemicals in the brain. 
Several antidepressants may cause hair loss, but the reason why is unclear. Commonly used antidepressants that may cause hair loss include

According to one study, bupropion may have a higher risk of hair loss compared with other antidepressants.
Hair loss usually reverses once you stop taking an antidepressant. But you shouldn’t stop taking an antidepressant on your own. This can cause serious side effects, especially if you’ve been taking it for a while. Your healthcare provider can help you stop taking an antidepressant safely if it’s causing problematic hair loss. 
3. Anticoagulants


Anticoagulants are a class of medications that are used to prevent blood clots. These medications are also called “blood thinners,” and they work by stopping blood clots from forming. 
If hair loss is an issue, your healthcare provider may try switching you to a different blood thinner. But you shouldn’t make any changes to your anticoagulant medication without their OK. 

4. Anticonvulsants
Anticonvulsants, also known as antiepileptics, are a class of medications that are used to treat and prevent seizures. They work by stabilizing the electrical activity in the brain. Some anticonvulsants are also used to treat certain mood disorders, such as bipolar disorder.

5. Beta blockers
Beta blockers are a class of medications that treat high blood pressure and other heart conditions. Beta blockers can cause telogen effluvium, but it’s not common. 
Commonly used beta blockers include:
 
6. Antithyroid medications

Thyroid conditions can cause hair loss on their own. And antithyroid medications used to treat an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) can also contribute to hair loss. Examples of these medications include methimazole (Tapazole) and propylthiouracil. 
Let your provider know if hair loss becomes an issue while you’re taking an antithyroid medication. They may want to check your thyroid hormone levels to make sure they’re where they should be and adjust your medication if needed.

7. Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy is a common cancer treatment that works by killing cancer cells. But it also kills other fast-growing cells in your body, and that includes your hair cells. This type of hair loss is called anagen effluvium.

8. Tamoxifen

9. Certain arthritis medications

Certain medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune conditions may also cause hair loss. For example, traditional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs

10. Allopurinol

Allopurinol (Zyloprim) is a medication that’s used to treat gout. It’s been linked to hair loss, but this seems to come from limited case reports. So it’s not clear how likely hair loss is while you’re taking allopurinol. But if it happens, let your provider know. A different gout medication may be a better option for you.

11. Levodopa

Sinemet (carbidopa / levodopa) is a medication used to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Levodopa — one of the medications in Sinemet — may cause hair loss. Levodopa works like dopamine in the body, and dopamine seems to prevent hair growth in some people. Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is another medication that acts like dopamine in the body and may cause hair loss.

12. Ozempic and other semaglutide medications


Some people taking semaglutide medications, such as Wegovy or Ozempic, reported hair loss in clinical trials. It’s not clear if this is from the medication itself or if it’s due to the weight loss seen with these medications. That’s because losing weight rapidly is a known cause of hair loss.
In most cases, hair loss should reverse as your body adjusts. But let your provider know if it doesn’t. It’s possible that you’re not getting enough nutrients or there’s another cause of your hair loss.