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Does Candesartan Cause Hair Loss?
Question: I started Candesartan two days ago to lower my high blood pressure.
I am afraid of hair loss as has been experienced by others when taking amlodipine and losartan.
My Question: Does Candesartan cause hair loss or thinning of the hair?
I am afraid of hair loss as has been experienced by others when taking amlodipine and losartan.
My Question: Does Candesartan cause hair loss or thinning of the hair?
Brief Answer:
No, it’s not.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma’am,
After going through the medical details provided by you I understand your concern about your health and I would like to assure you that hair fall or thinning of hairs is not a documented or known side effect of Candesartan.
You can safely use it. Also, do not change your medicine without the advice of your treating doctor.
Hope to have been helpful.
Kind regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
No, it’s not.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma’am,
After going through the medical details provided by you I understand your concern about your health and I would like to assure you that hair fall or thinning of hairs is not a documented or known side effect of Candesartan.
You can safely use it. Also, do not change your medicine without the advice of your treating doctor.
Hope to have been helpful.
Kind regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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