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Taking Fasomax For Osteoporosis. Loosing Lot Of Hair. Is It Due To Medication?

I am a 67 year old woman. I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis in April & was started on Fosamax in September. Now I am losing a lot of hair from my head and wondered if Fosamax could be the reason. On the information that was printed out for me by the pharmacist, it did not say that hair loss was a side affect but that is the only medicine new to me, other than Zantac & Prilosoc OTC that I have had to start taking for the heartburn caused by the Fosamax.
Sat, 30 Nov 2013
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Hi and thanks so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about the hair loss. As you have rightly mentioned, hair loss is not typical of fasomax. Other possible causes of hair loss especially low thyroid hormone, menopause, etc should be investigated. However, many people with hair loss do not always have a possible identifiable cause.

I hope you find this helpful and provides enough information for you to make and informed decision on how to tackle this. Thank you so much for having used our services and we do hope to see you next time if need be. I wish you good health.

Dr. Ivo Ditah, MD.
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Taking Fasomax For Osteoporosis. Loosing Lot Of Hair. Is It Due To Medication?

Hi and thanks so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about the hair loss. As you have rightly mentioned, hair loss is not typical of fasomax. Other possible causes of hair loss especially low thyroid hormone, menopause, etc should be investigated. However, many people with hair loss do not always have a possible identifiable cause. I hope you find this helpful and provides enough information for you to make and informed decision on how to tackle this. Thank you so much for having used our services and we do hope to see you next time if need be. I wish you good health. Dr. Ivo Ditah, MD.