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Can Amlodipine Cause Hair Loss?

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Posted on Wed, 12 Oct 2016
Question: hi back is there a medication that does the same thing in your body that amlodipine betylate does that is not a beta blocker ?

I am asking this question because this medication causing my hair to fall out and I getting bald due to taking it .
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Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
ACE inhibitor and ARBs are alternatives can be considered

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
Thinning and hair fall is rare side effect of amlodipine.
Are you on this medicine for hypertension?
There are other medications for hypertension, that can be considered only after detailed medical his and examination.
You should see your consultant for this.
ACE inhibitor and ARBs are the group that can be considered.
Hope this helps
Take care
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Can Amlodipine Cause Hair Loss?

Brief Answer: ACE inhibitor and ARBs are alternatives can be considered Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome. Thinning and hair fall is rare side effect of amlodipine. Are you on this medicine for hypertension? There are other medications for hypertension, that can be considered only after detailed medical his and examination. You should see your consultant for this. ACE inhibitor and ARBs are the group that can be considered. Hope this helps Take care