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On Percocet For Stenosis, Benecar For BP, Finasteride For Hair Loss, Often Miss The BP Pill, Experiencing Hair Fall Rapidly. Cause?

Hi my name is John. In December of 2011 I was diagnosed with stenosis L4 and L5 area. Since then have had 4 sessions of steroid injections , 1 block session and have under gone lambenectemy surgery of L4 ,L5. I also have been taking Percocet . I also take benecar for high blood pressure. I also have been taking finasteride for hair loss. Here recently , past 3 months, I haven t been taking my blood pressure pill faithfully. I ve noticed over the past 3 months that my hair has been falling out at a rapid pace . Could this be from drug interaction, use of Percocet , or not using benecar the right way?
Mon, 17 Sep 2012
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Use of benecar can rarely cause alopecia. Ask your doctor to substitute that drug if possible.U can use minoxidil topical lot to control your hair fall.Fix an appointment to a dermatologist to solve your hair problem.Do not either stop antihypertensive drug suddenly by yourself or take it irregularly.
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On Percocet For Stenosis, Benecar For BP, Finasteride For Hair Loss, Often Miss The BP Pill, Experiencing Hair Fall Rapidly. Cause?

Use of benecar can rarely cause alopecia. Ask your doctor to substitute that drug if possible.U can use minoxidil topical lot to control your hair fall.Fix an appointment to a dermatologist to solve your hair problem.Do not either stop antihypertensive drug suddenly by yourself or take it irregularly.