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Is Severe Hair Loss A Side Effect Of Ppantoprazole?
Question: Been taking pantoprazole for the past two weeks, but all the sudden I have been losing more hair than usual. What is going on? Can a dermatologist answer this. I have asked this question and the doctor said take adgain.
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Detailed Answer:
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I appreciate your concern
Hair loss associated with PPIs like pantoprazole is not a proven phenomenon especially with short duration of treatment.
Hair loss is not a common side effect of pantoprazole even with long term use such as 4 to 6 months. However, every individual responds differently to medication. If these effects have appeared in such an acute manner after only 2 weeks of therapy then you should stop taking it immediately and ask your doctor for an alternative such as lansoprazole or esomeprazole.
Hair loss associated with PPIs like pantoprazole is not a proven phenomenon especially with short duration of treatment.
Wishing you best of health
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Let me know if you have any query
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Hair loss associated with PPIs like pantoprazole is not a proven phenomenon especially with short duration of treatment.
Hair loss is not a common side effect of pantoprazole even with long term use such as 4 to 6 months. However, every individual responds differently to medication. If these effects have appeared in such an acute manner after only 2 weeks of therapy then you should stop taking it immediately and ask your doctor for an alternative such as lansoprazole or esomeprazole.
Hair loss associated with PPIs like pantoprazole is not a proven phenomenon especially with short duration of treatment.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Let me know if you have any query
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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