Hair Loss And Dilaudid (Top voted first)

Updated

I have been on dilaudid since March due to severe back pain and surgery. I am slowly getting off but noticed that my hair is thinning very rapidly on top. Anyone else have this proble,?

23 Replies (2 Pages)

Page:1Last Page
Earliest Newest Votes
8

Taking Gabapentin 3200 mg/24hrs and Hydromorphone 18mg/24hrs. My hair is falling out like crazy! - this is shocking and scary - but I don't know which medication is the culprit. Leaning towards the narc. Any way to undo the damage? Is this permanent?

Was this helpful? 4
5

I got Nature's Made Biotin (it's on sale at Walgreen's all of the time, buy 1 get 1 free or half off). I say this b/c I tried other brands of Biotin b/c it was suggested to me by the surgeons office, anesthesia does have this affect as well and now I swear by it. It really works, it slowed the loss, it grew it fast and healthier and my nails are SO strong which was a nice effect I wasn't looking for. Did you have surgery after becoming injured? If so, I think that's more likely the culprit b/c I haven't noticed that being a side effect. Make sure you taper down from the Dilaudid to make sure your body can adapt to the change in meds, Dilaudid is so much stronger that Hydrocodone that you might experience withdrawals which you don't deserve. Feel better soon.

Was this helpful? 3
7

Man I have been losing hair IN CLUMPS from the root since Nov. of last year (2011)!! That is when I went from taking vicodin 5/500 to Norco 10/325... I always knew in the back of my head that it could be the medication- but several Dr.'s that I have consulted all seem to think that it is unrelated! I am a 38 yr old female with scoliosis, endo, and anemia issues. I have researched extensively the hair loss situation, and it ALWAYS goes right back to my Norco. My hair seriously falls out from the root in clumps!!

Was this helpful? 3
9

My wife has Alzheimers' disease and has been on dilaudid for about 8 months because the doctors believe she is exhibiting signs of having pain. She had a wonderful head of hair. Just this last week she has two areas where clumps of hair have disappeared and the remainder of her hair looks dry and lifeless. Hair loss is not mentioned as a side affect of dilaudid but I am seriously wondering if this is the cause.

Was this helpful? 2
10

I had knee replacement surgery in May and was on Dilaudid as needed. I eventually only took it when I had to go to PT about 3 times a week. I stopped altogether about 1-1/2 weeks ago because my hair has been falling out more and more and when I saw this blog, I realized that Dilaudid was the culprit. Since I stopped, the hair loss has decreased somewhat, but I have little hair at the crown and hairline. I started taking Biotin about a week ago, but a different brand. Hoping it helps because very soon I will need a wig! UGH

Was this helpful? 2
1

Dilaudid contains the active ingredient Hydromorphone, which is a potent narcotic analgesic.

Have you consulted your doctor?

Hair loss is not a known side effect of this medication, but there are several other people that reported experiencing it, while taking it and there is really no way to say how any given medication will affect any one individual.

However, if it is being caused by the medication, then in theory, it should improve, as you continue to lessen your use of it and discontinue the medication.

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Dilaudid/­

Was this helpful? 1
11

Yes I have been on it for years along with other drugs

Was this helpful? 1
12

August 13 I went into the hospital. And found out that I had a bowel instruction and they gave me dilaudid after I stop taking it I was wondering how long does it take your hair stop falling out early had to shave my hair completely bald The shampoo I was using I don't know what's going on but they said that if you have major surgery that sometimes her hair falls out can this cause my hair to fall out this drug thank you for comments take care and God bless

Was this helpful? 1
2

I was looking up Dilaudid and hair loss, because that is the only thing that has changed in my meds.
I broke my back, and have been on it for 21/2 weeks. Just stopped 2 days ago and sweitched to hydrocodone. My hair is coming out more than a shedding big dog. Was wondering how long this may last id dilaudid is really the causw ?

Was this helpful? 0
3

Janet, what other medications are you taking?

Have you talked to your doctor?

Something you may want to discuss with him is adding a Biotin supplement. It has been shown to help some people by stopping the hairloss and helping it regrow.

https:/­/­rxchat.com/­wiki/­Biotin/­

Was this helpful? 0
4

DOES DILAUDID CAUSE HAIR LOSS?

Was this helpful? 0
6

I've been on hydromorphone for about 5 months and all my hair fell out about 2 months ago I was in the hospital for major abdominal surgery and in also am on blood thinners for a dvt blood clot that was in my leg that almost cost me my life, I was under e impression my hair was falling out from the blood thinners warfarin , but I do take the hydromorphone every 6 hours or as needed for pain.. First time I've read about someone else loosing their hair, kinda curious if that's what's causing my hair to fall out, are you on blood thinners , I would like to know

Was this helpful? 0
13

I have been on hydromorphone1 month following spinal fusion. I have experienced marked loss of hair at a frightening rate among several other bad side effects. I can not wait to get off this drug.

Was this helpful? 0
14

I have been on Dilaudid since last November and I'm noticing severe hair loss as well.

Was this helpful? 0
15

Yes and I really am worried...Jesus I don't want to end up with bald spots.....do you have an idea on how to stop this??

Was this helpful? 0
16

This is eerie to read so many people experiencing this. I was on Hydromorphone/Dilaudid as well for about 2 months and have been experiencing hair loss at a rapid rate. Along with this is also severe skin dryness and thinning nails. I am glad to know I am not going crazy here dealing with this.

Was this helpful? 0
17

Yes i have also noticed a lot of hair loss. Is it common due to duialuid

Was this helpful? 0
18

Re: Dawn (# 8) Expand Referenced Message

My hair thinned and fell out after being on hydromorphone for 2 yrs. dermatologist suggested using rogaine for men. Foam type. It’s helping. I quit the meds .

Was this helpful? 0
19

Re: Kathy (# 18) Expand Referenced Message

I have just started on hydrocodone 8mg moderate release and my hairdresser noticed my hair was thinning in two area either side of my face. Now, I’m not losing hair in clumps or great masses I haven’t even noticed anymore than normal stray hairs in clothes etc. it just has this thinned out areas? My hairdresser said it could also be stress related.

Was this helpful? 0
20

Re: Verwon (# 1) Expand Referenced Message

That's a lie. Preolia is WELL KNOWN for this side effect! Read all the letters from women who had to stop taking this drug and there was never any improvement in our bones!

Was this helpful? 0
Page:1Last Page

More Discussions:

Hair loss and Lexapro

Hello. I took lexapro 7 years ago for about a year. My question is that I noticed shortley to getting off of it, my hair...

5 REPLIES
hair loss and multaqmrjbrd

I have been on Multaq and have not had severe side effects from...occasionally I get a itchy rash on the sides of my tor...

4 REPLIES
Hair loss and Losartan

After taking Losartan 25 my hair started falling out. Is this a side effect and what could I do about it? I'm losing...

3 REPLIES
Hair Loss and Implanon

I got the implanon back in August of 2015. Everything seemed fine at first and I had the unpredictable periods for a bit...

2 REPLIES
Hair loss and diarrhea on Pradaxa

I was on Warfarin for 8 months then all of a sudden I was getting wild readings when my INR was checked. Had to go on he...

2 REPLIES
Hair loss and lisinopril

My beautician said lisinopril definitely causes hair loss. She recommended taking Biotin 5000 mg to help. ## Hello, Lynn...

1 REPLY
hair loss on oxycodone and tramadol

I took Tramadol when I had my knee replaced. It made my hair fall out so bad that I had to wear a wig for a while. I'...

1 REPLY
eptoin and hair loss

Do eptoin tablets taken for a period of 16 years result into loss of hair. ## Eptoin & Hair loss - I too am using Ep...

1 REPLY
Effient and hair loss

I was switch to Effient after having severe reaction to Plavix. Since being on Effient My hair has been falling out by t...

1 REPLY
Redotex and Hair Loss

I had being taking Redotex for the last ten years. It really help me to supress my appetite and keep it energized the wh...

1 REPLY