Concerned About Hair Thinning (Top voted first)

I have only been on HCTZ for 3 weeks because of high blood pressure readings, and I have seen a definite change in my hair. There is total lack of body, and even my husband has noticed the thinner quality of my hair. I am afraid to comb it for fear of seeing more hair on the comb, but at this stage it is more a total thinness. Is 3 weeks too short a time for this to happen? Previous to that I was on a different blood pressure med briefly, called Diltiazem, right after my foot/ankle surgery. But I don't see thinning of hair as being a side effect for that med. Was wondering if anyone else experienced this problem while on HCTZ and if so, was there anything that can be done to help. This is causing me a lot of stress. Haven't had this problem before and don't want this to get worse.

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Hello Gerr! How are you?

Yes, most blood pressure medications can cause hair loss and thinning, it's really a matter of finding one that works for you, whiteout causing such unwanted side effects.

The FDA lists the other possible side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and dehydration.

Have you consulted your doctor?

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