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Take Azathioprine, Lisinopril, Lovastatin. Losing A Lot Of Hair. It Is Thinning. Side Effects Of The Medicine?

I take azathioprine 50 mg I take lisinopril 10 mg I take lovastatin 20 mg I take triamterene-hctz 25 mg I take atenolol 50 mg my query is: I am losing my hair. ..it is very thin around my face and I do see new growth but still I keep losing more each time I wash, comb, or brush my hair. do you think any of these meds could be somewhat responsible?
Wed, 13 Nov 2013
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Hi,

Based on the information provided you are taking following medicines azathioprine 50 mg, lisinopril 10 mg, lovastatin 20 mg, triamterene-hctz 25 mg,
atenolol 50 mg and wanting to know which of them is responsible for causing the hair loss.

The hair loss is most common side effect of "Azathioprine "

Advice:
Please consult with you physician about the hair loss, and if he can make a change in medication "Azathioprine" and offer you any other drug that do not have hair loss a side effect.

Hope it helps.
Dr. JAY PATEL.
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Take Azathioprine, Lisinopril, Lovastatin. Losing A Lot Of Hair. It Is Thinning. Side Effects Of The Medicine?

Hi, Based on the information provided you are taking following medicines azathioprine 50 mg, lisinopril 10 mg, lovastatin 20 mg, triamterene-hctz 25 mg, atenolol 50 mg and wanting to know which of them is responsible for causing the hair loss. The hair loss is most common side effect of Azathioprine Advice: Please consult with you physician about the hair loss, and if he can make a change in medication Azathioprine and offer you any other drug that do not have hair loss a side effect. Hope it helps. Dr. JAY PATEL.