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Is Hairloss A Side Effect Of Venlafaxine ER?
Hello, I ve been taking Venlafaxine ER for approximately two months now. I ve noticed in the past four-five weeks that I m losing alot of hair, when washing, combing, etc. I m a 60 year old female. Could the loss of hair be a side effect of the medication? Thank-you, Vickie Ferguson YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 20 Mar 2019
Hi,
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant medication of the belonging to serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor class.
It is used to treat the major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia.
Common side effects may include: dizziness, drowsiness, anxiety, feeling nervous, sleep problems (insomnia), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in weight or appetite, dry mouth, increased sweating and sexual problems. Hair loss is not a listed side effect under this medication.
Kindly consult Dermatologist for clinical evaluation and appropriate management if the problem persists and is bothersome.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
Venlafaxine is an antidepressant medication of the belonging to serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor class.
It is used to treat the major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and social phobia.
Common side effects may include: dizziness, drowsiness, anxiety, feeling nervous, sleep problems (insomnia), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, changes in weight or appetite, dry mouth, increased sweating and sexual problems. Hair loss is not a listed side effect under this medication.
Kindly consult Dermatologist for clinical evaluation and appropriate management if the problem persists and is bothersome.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
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