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Is it true that Acyclovir can cause permanent hair loss?
An_209081 posted:
Is it true that Acyclovir can cause permanent hair loss in men with extended use? How long should a healthy male take Acyclovir? 5, 10 0r 20 yrs?
9 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Is it true that Acyclovir can cause permanent hair loss?Is it true that Acyclovir can cause permanent hair loss in men with extended use? How long should a healthy male take Acyclovir? 5, 10 0r 20 yrs?
Itsbafflesme responded:
This is an interesting question and I would like to know the answer to this question as well because my boyfriend takes acyclovir.
Report This| Share this:Is it true that Acyclovir can cause permanent hair loss?This is an interesting question and I would like to know the answer to this question as well because my boyfriend takes acyclovir.
betsyo1967 responded:
no it is not true. hair loss is not associated with herpes antivirals use.
we have info on folks taking acyclovir non-stop suppressively for 25 years now. no long term side effects.
we have info on folks taking acyclovir non-stop suppressively for 25 years now. no long term side effects.
Talking about std testing is NORMAL and something we all should be doing EVERY TIME before we have sex with a new partner :)
Report This| Share this:Is it true that Acyclovir can cause permanent hair loss?no it is not true. hair loss is not associated with herpes antivirals use.<br /><br />we have info on folks taking acyclovir non-stop suppressively for 25 years now. no long term side effects.
An_209082 replied to betsyo1967's response:
This is not true at all. I had the fullest head of hair you have ever seen in your life until I started taking acyclovir 6 months ago.
Now i can see straight to my scalp. It also had side effects of agitation, stomach problems, anger, and the list just gets worse.
Please do not take this medication and seek other means of help.
Now i can see straight to my scalp. It also had side effects of agitation, stomach problems, anger, and the list just gets worse.
Please do not take this medication and seek other means of help.
Report This| Share this:Is it true that Acyclovir can cause permanent hair loss?This is not true at all. I had the fullest head of hair you have ever seen in your life until I started taking acyclovir 6 months ago.<br /><br />Now i can see straight to my scalp. It also had side effects of agitation, stomach problems, anger, and the list just gets worse.<br /><br />Please do not take this medication and seek other means of help.
betsyo1967 replied to An_209082's response:
millions of people take acyclovir everyday. This is not a common side effect at all.
have you had a full work up done to make sure it's not something else going on?
have you had a full work up done to make sure it's not something else going on?
Talking about std testing is NORMAL and something we all should be doing EVERY TIME before we have sex with a new partner :)
Report This| Share this:Is it true that Acyclovir can cause permanent hair loss?millions of people take acyclovir everyday. This is not a common side effect at all.<br /><br />have you had a full work up done to make sure it's not something else going on?
Swim1965 replied to betsyo1967's response:
Hey Anon_71617, I am normally a calm and easy going guy. I've been taking 800mg 5x per day for Shingles over the past 4 days. I had an angry outbust that is totally out of character. I am curious if anyone else had an angry outburst.
I am scared that Imay have another outburst.
I am scared that Imay have another outburst.
Report This| Share this:Is it true that Acyclovir can cause permanent hair loss?Hey Anon_71617, I am normally a calm and easy going guy. I've been taking 800mg 5x per day for Shingles over the past 4 days. I had an angry outbust that is totally out of character. I am curious if anyone else had an angry outburst. <br /> <br />I am scared that Imay have another outburst.
betsyo1967 replied to Swim1965's response:
you have shingles and hurt and feel like crap in general I'm sure. why wouldn't you get angry easier than usual right now?
how were you diagnosed as having shingles?
how were you diagnosed as having shingles?
Talking about std testing is NORMAL and something we all should be doing EVERY TIME before we have sex with a new partner :)
Report This| Share this:Is it true that Acyclovir can cause permanent hair loss?you have shingles and hurt and feel like crap in general I'm sure. why wouldn't you get angry easier than usual right now?<br /><br /><br />how were you diagnosed as having shingles?
sarasays responded:
It works differently for everyone, but I am hypersensitive to anitbiotics, antivirals, etc and even have a special diet to keeep me healthier. But so far acyclovir has been great with no side effects except mild drowsiness. I would recommend this drug, it is the most commonly used and really helps for ourbreaks.
Report This| Share this:Is it true that Acyclovir can cause permanent hair loss?It works differently for everyone, but I am hypersensitive to anitbiotics, antivirals, etc and even have a special diet to keeep me healthier. But so far acyclovir has been great with no side effects except mild drowsiness. I would recommend this drug, it is the most commonly used and really helps for ourbreaks.
An_250857 replied to An_209082's response:
Shingles hit me in late December. Acyclovir was prescribed and taken for I believe 10 days starting January 3, 2013. One week ago, being two months from the start of the Acyclovir run, I noticed large quantities of hair on my pillow. My normally solid head of hair is now very thin, hairs are still falling out a week later, and panic has set in. Of course I am going to my doctor in two days, but hair loss is associated with Acyclovir according to numerous web sites. Instead of Acyclovir, I now need an anti-depressant.
Report This| Share this:Is it true that Acyclovir can cause permanent hair loss?Shingles hit me in late December. Acyclovir was prescribed and taken for I believe 10 days starting January 3, 2013. One week ago, being two months from the start of the Acyclovir run, I noticed large quantities of hair on my pillow. My normally solid head of hair is now very thin, hairs are still falling out a week later, and panic has set in. Of course I am going to my doctor in two days, but hair loss is associated with Acyclovir according to numerous web sites. Instead of Acyclovir, I now need an anti-depressant.
If Betsy says it is not a side affedt then I would belive her as she is a nurse. Look at all aspects of your life before you blame Acyclovir.
Abe ... Read more in the Herpes Handbook. Watch the Herpes Video and Terri Warren's book The Good News about the Bad News. All located under the heading Herpes at http://www.westoverheights.com/
Report This| Share this:Is it true that Acyclovir can cause permanent hair loss?If Betsy says it is not a side affedt then I would belive her as she is a nurse. Look at all aspects of your life before you blame Acyclovir.
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