lawladyda
12-29-2004, 12:29 PM
Hi all. I'm new to this community and had a few questions for you more experienced users. I am 30 years old, with Type I diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol (the triple combo!). I started taking Diovan and Lipitor (10mg) about two months ago. After starting with the Lipitor, I noticed a major increase in the amount of hair shedding. In addition to all my other diseases, I also suffer from Alopecia Areata, so the additional shedding scares me! My dermatologist is under the impression that Lipitor is a known hairloss drug, but my endocrinologist disagrees.
Anyone have any thoughts on this matter?? If I can't take Lipitor, are there any other hair-friendly high cholesterol medications??
Thanks so much!
Anyone have any thoughts on this matter?? If I can't take Lipitor, are there any other hair-friendly high cholesterol medications??
Thanks so much!
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ZippyDawg
12-29-2004, 01:31 PM
Yes, hair loss was noted as an adverse event in the clinical trials of Lipitor.
Skin and Appendages: Pruritus, contact dermatitis, alopecia, dry skin, sweating, acne, urticaria, eczema, seborrhea, skin ulcer.
Skin and Appendages: Pruritus, contact dermatitis, alopecia, dry skin, sweating, acne, urticaria, eczema, seborrhea, skin ulcer.
SternFan
12-29-2004, 07:56 PM
Yes, hair loss was noted as an adverse event in the clinical trials of Lipitor.
Skin and Appendages: Pruritus, contact dermatitis, alopecia, dry skin, sweating, acne, urticaria, eczema, seborrhea, skin ulcer.
Wow!!! No wonder my hair is falling out, Do all the statins make your hair fall out????
Skin and Appendages: Pruritus, contact dermatitis, alopecia, dry skin, sweating, acne, urticaria, eczema, seborrhea, skin ulcer.
Wow!!! No wonder my hair is falling out, Do all the statins make your hair fall out????