Seroquel Side Effect Question? ???

Jul 19, 2013 at 07:24 PM

I have been on 75 mg of seroquel at bedtime since May. Shortly there after I began to experience hair loss. A little at first and now a lot. My hair is completely different, down to texture, strength and growth. My hair stylist noticed thinning and some bald spots and I freaked out. My hair has always been healthy and one of the parts of me I took pride in. Wondering if others experience/d hair loss as well or if its more stress related--which I am very doubtful of??? Anyone? ???

jadedbutterfly · Jul 19, 2013 at 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Surrender

I have been on 75 mg of seroquel at bedtime since May. Shortly there after I began to experience hair loss. A little at first and now a lot. My hair is completely different, down to texture, strength and growth. My hair stylist noticed thinning and some bald spots and I freaked out. My hair has always been healthy and one of the parts of me I took pride in. Wondering if others experience/d hair loss as well or if its more stress related--which I am very doubtful of??? Anyone? ???

I've been on serequel for years.. much higher dosage 400 mg at night, and can take 3 50mg during the day if things get bad. I never had hair loss from this medication.
I do however find that a week(more or less) after a very stressful time/event in my life I will experience significant hair loss, but for me it isn't a permanent thing, I think it has to do with the different hormones the body releases when we are under extreme stress.

-jimi- · Jul 19, 2013 at 09:06 PM

I have not heard it cause hair loss per se but it can cause hypothyroid that can cause change of hair quality and even hair loss. Statistically more than one in 100 get hypothyroid symptoms from this med.

Jul 20, 2013 at 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jimi...

I have not heard it cause hair loss per se but it can cause hypothyroid that can cause change of hair quality and even hair loss. Statistically more than one in 100 get hypothyroid symptoms from this med.

Thanks for the info. I have monthly comprehensive blood tests due to a severe
reaction to lamictal just to see how I'm tolerating any meds. My thyroid, iron, etc...are at normal levels. I'll definitely be mindful of the possibility though.Thank you for talking time to respond to me.

Jul 20, 2013 at 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jadedbutterfly

I've been on serequel for years.. much higher dosage 400 mg at night, and can take 3 50mg during the day if things get bad. I never had hair loss from this medication.
I do however find that a week(more or less) after a very stressful time/event in my life I will experience significant hair loss, but for me it isn't a permanent thing, I think it has to do with the different hormones the body releases when we are under extreme stress.

That is something I will keep in mind and attempt to "track". I have had a very stressful previous 5 months. Hormonally I am peri-menopausal so that is a possibility too.
I very much appreciate you taking time to respond! Thank you.

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-jimi- Jimi the rat Member Since Dec 2008 Location: Northern Europe Posts: 6,288 15	Jul 19, 2013 at 09:06 PM #3 I have not heard it cause hair loss per se but it can cause hypothyroid that can cause change of hair quality and even hair loss. Statistically more than one in 100 get hypothyroid symptoms from this med. __________________
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