Hair loss due to Amlodipine

So my Dr. said after I shared that I've noticed hair loss since starting Cartia nearly a year ago, another calcium blocker, "Yeah, that can happen." When I pressed her to change my med, despite having a bottom number below 100, yep, I said 100, for the first time ever - nothing had been working, she switched tones, became almost defensive insisting the hair loss was most likely due to age. WHAT THE HECK! Like some of you, I began to see handfuls of hair in the drain. I was afraid to wash my hair. My comb became my worst enemy. I had always had a massive amount of hair. My stylists had made comments such as I should start charging extra... and my goodness, you've got a lot of hair. Now I get, Joan, you are losing a lot of hair.

My doctor did agreed to switch my med... To guess what? Yep! Amlodpine 10 mg. Sneaky B word. That is stopping today! There has to be another way to get my BP down Bald is not an option. And yes! I am that vain! Joan is not joining the hair club for men or resorting to Rogain for Women! Argh!

I have been on Amlodopine for about 7 years and have experienced quite a bit of hair loss too.  I am 73 and previously have been on Calcium Channel Blockers and other types of BP drugs and had no hair loss but did have loss of libido.  So, don't want that side effect either.  My doctor says hair loss is not from Amlodopine, but I don't think he is correct.  After stopping taking this durg has anyone's hair grown back?  On the top and back of my head the hair is really thin with scalp showing.  I always had very fine hair but a lot of it, and my mom lived to 95 and never went bald like this.  The doctor just wants to say it is old age, even my dermatologist says that.

Yes yvonne, I have been on amlodipine for 2.5 years and the hair loss has accelerated in the last year. I had to see a cardiologist for another problem so my bp med has been switched to something else (Procardia 60mg ER) Don't know yet if this med will cause more to fall out but am praying it does not. I am changing my diet and my lifestyle and hoping for the best.. Warm regards, anne

Hi Yvonne I too took this drug for 4 years it did the job for its intent but I suffered hair loss and eventually bad ankle swelling i am 55 and noticed my memory was really bad. i stopped taking the amilodipine after reading it was banned in some countries and all the bad reviews which seemed to conclude hair loss was a side effect. Within a month my hair was growing back I had to go on another medication for the swelling which also went away and my memory came back very noticeably much much better, so I can only conclude it was the amilodipine although my doctor did not think that it was the cause but she changed my meds immediately. So far so good so I would advise anyone experiencing problems on amilodipine to see their GP there are other alternatives and women of any age don't want to loose their hair if it can be helped. All these comments about bad side effects from amilodipine are coming fast and furious so we can't all be wrong hope everyone gets sorted medically with another kinder drug regards Debbbie

Hi Yvonne, I started taking Amlopodine 5mg in October and gradually over the last 2 months my hair has started falling out, now it is so bad I phoned my GP this morning and he told me to stop taking the Amlopodine IMMEDIATELY!! I am so upset and just hope and pray my hair returns to how it was, thick, shiny and healthy! 

Hi Yvonne yes I am on amlodipine as well and my hair is thinning something bad and it's brutal and it's causing myself with things to drop I'm on propanolol and Losartin as well

I too was expert hair loss. Then a hair loss professional asked if I were taking any BP meds, I said yes; she told me to check because the meds could be causing the loss. Well I have been talking Amlodipine for several years. I am going to ask my doctor for a different medication. 

I take a herbal supplement called Hawthorn and it lowers my pressure.

I know Coleus forskohlii (a mint) is good for lowering pressure as well. It even lower the pressure on my eyes. Of course, the doctor knows best... My boyfriend gets diarrhea if he takes those supplements. It works great for me.

Yes, I started amlodipine about a year ago and have noticed hair loss. I am sure it it this medication and will stop taking it with the advice of my doctor.

 

Glad to Amlodipine is more than likely why my hair went from shoulder length to. Maybe 3in in some areas and some areas still shoulder length. I've been taking Calcium, Omega 3 and Vitafusions Gorgeous Skin and Hair and Nails. I'll be asking my Dr. if this is truly a side effect and to switch my bp med asap.

Wow this discussion is amazing! I am 45 yrs old been taking Amlodipine for almost 3 yrs now and my hair is falling out really bad! I told my hair stylist and that's the 1st thing she asked was if I was taking bp meds! That is what made me do some research and I found this discussion! That is crazy!!! I'm stopping this med immediately and calling my dr bc we can't all be wrong. My hair is coming out in thick wads!!! I hope it grows back too bc I have lost so much hair in the last 1yr and a half! Thanks for the the input here in this discussion...I am shocked to know this about this drug! God bless each and every one of you!

I was given Amlodipine 5mg two tablets daily in 2017 while in the hospital and a prescription upon release. I noticed my hair thinning in the top too. After taking them for a couple of days, I read the side effects and it said causes alopecia. I immediately stop taking it and notified my doctor. I also went to a dermatologist that said that's what it looked like to her. Unfortunately, she left the hospital before my scheduled appointment to test me for that. My hair has shown no signs of growing back.