1. Community
  2. Diabetes and hormone problems
  3. Carbimazole

carbimazole and hair loss

Posted , 3 users are following.

Guest
Guest

i was diagnosed last year with an over-active thyroid (blood test level was 87). The doctor increased my meds and I am now on 60mg of carbimazole a day. Over the last few months my hair is becoming really thin and is falling out at a ridiculous rate. Its now really getting me down-Im only 23!

Is there any other medication i can try? or do you think the gp will allow me to stop the medicaton and consider an operation?

thanks x

0 likes, 3 replies

3 Replies

  • LindaP
    LindaP

    Posted

    Hair thinning and hair loss can be caused by an overactive thyroid. It may be the imbalance in your hormones and not the carbimazole that is causing your problem.

    best wishes

    Linda

  • elaine_1
    elaine_1

    Posted

    Hi, I agree with Linda its not the carbs causing hair loss. My hair started falling out when first diagnosed but, once my thyroid levels came down this eased. Elaine.
  • Guest
    Guest

    Posted

    I was diagnosed with graves disease in june. My hair had been a bit lacklustre for about a year, prob due to the hyperthyroidism.

    But it was only after being on 40mg of carbimazole for 4 months, and having reached a euthyroid state, that my hair started falling out.

    So to me the hair loss was caused by the medication.

Back to top

Report or request deletion

Thanks for your help!

We want the community to be a useful resource for our users but it is important to remember that the community are not moderated or reviewed by doctors and so you should not rely on opinions or advice given by other users in respect of any healthcare matters. Always speak to your doctor before acting and in cases of emergency seek appropriate medical assistance immediately. Use of the community is subject to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and steps will be taken to remove posts identified as being in breach of those terms.