Hair Loss - Depression - Erectile Dysfunction

 

There is a belief that those who suffer from depression will suffer from hair loss due to the side effects caused by the drugs. But the truth is that only few people suffering from depression will suffer from hair fall problem.

                                    

Depression can be treated with Bupropion an anti-depressant. Hair loss can be treated with Finasteride, Propecia.

There are several reported cases of erectile dysfunction associated with Sildenafil Citrate Gel, Tadalafil Softabs, and Vardenafil.

Certain people suffer from hair loss when they take medicines for depression especially those who take SSRI antidepressants. If hair loss is present then the patient should immediately report to the doctor. Stopping the drug which causes hair loss may benefit the problem, but if the drug is very important for curing depression then doctor should look for the other alternatives to treat hair loss problem. There are few drugs if taken along with antidepressants will helps in preventing hair loss. Once if the antidepressants drugs are stopped, it is necessary to consult the doctor before the patients takes their own remedy to stop hair loss.

 

In some causes changing the drugs for depression will also help in controlling hair fall. All the drugs for depression will not lead to hair fall only certain drugs causes hair loss. Hair loss is mainly associated with the drug Prozac which comes under the SSRI antidepressants medicines. If self image is the major concern for people suffering from depression then it is very important to report the doctor about the hair loss. The depressed patients should be informed about the side effects caused by taking antidepressants tablets, so this prior information will not make them to worry much about hair loss.

 

Hair loss caused due to drugs is prevented by understanding which drug causes hair loss and then tries to avoid them by seeking alternatives. Changes in life style by having diet rich in protein and iron, getting adequate rest and avoiding any chemical treatment to hair are the others ways to control hair loss.