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How Can High BP Be Treated Without Causing Any Hair Fall?
Hi, I am suffered by High BP Past 2 years, when at first stated taking tablet Starpress xl 50 I was feeling some hairfall but after some time that hairfall is so much increased so I stopped taking that medicine since past 7 months. my BP is not normal and still I am suffered by huge hairfall. this is really frustating for me. please kindly give some suggetion. which medicine should i use for High BP and which should not cause hairfall.
Mon, 25 May 2015
Sir, Have you had your thyroid checked? If your thyroid is not working correctly you will have hair loss. Also, any medication change should be in consult with your doctor. It is dangerous to take yourself off a high blood pressure medication as many times you have to be weaned off the medication or you will experience rebound hypertension. Now what is more important your hair or your heart? Ask your doctor for another medication that won't make your hair fall out and ask him if your thyroid is ok. Sincerely, Kathryn Shattler, MS,RDN
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