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Trintellix - as anyone's hair grown back from the loss after discontinuing the med?
Question posted by Jus2tired on 9 June 2020
Last updated on 9 June 2020
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Hi, Jus!
Good news and bad news. It will grow back but it may take a long while.
"Women can lose hair for a variety of reasons, including autoimmune conditions, childbirth, extremely stressful events, thyroid disease, iron deficiency anemia, chemotherapy, and certain medications."
"Is My Antidepressant Causing My Hair Loss?
While hair loss caused by antidepressant use is rare, it is a possible side effect for just about all antidepressants.2 Unfortunately, because there are so many potential causes of hair loss, the only way to know for certain if your antidepressant is causing your hair loss is to stop taking it and see if your hair regrows. Talk to your doctor before stopping your medication."
"Once a person has ceased the medication, hair can take up to 6 months to grow back. Some people may notice hair growth within 3–6 months, but it may take 12–18 months for the hair to return to normal."
I experienced hair loss (it also changed the texture and colour of my hair) from another medication. It's taken about a year but my hair is now back to normal and waist length again.
Best regards and good luck!
Thank you for your help. You provided very good advice.
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depression, major depressive disorder, hair, trintellix
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- Trintellix uses and safety info
- Trintellix prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Trintellix (detailed)
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