Feb
04
2010
Has Anyone Else Suffered From Hair Loss (alopecia Areata) After Taking Champix/chantix?
Posted by: in Hair Loss CausesIt isn’t mentioned in the ‘possible side effects’ section but I have a found a number of cases on the internet. Within a month of starting Champix (Chantix in USA) I noticed a large bald spot on my chin and now one year on I have lost approximately 50% of my head hair and have almost no beard!
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February 4th, 2010 at 5:05 am
It is not a listed side effect of Champix.
Causes of Alopecia Areata
There are several different hypotheses as to what causes alopecia areata. Genetic factors seem to play an important role since there is a higher frequency of a family history of alopecia areata in people who are affected. Alopecia areata appears to also have an autoimmune factor causing the patient to develop antibodies to different hair follicle structures. Certain chemicals that are a part of the immune system called cytokines may play a role in alopecia areata by inhibiting hair follicle growth. Some studies show that emotional stress may also cause alopecia areata.
If you look at the side effects listed on…http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/100…
alopecia isn’t mentioned there either.
Could the reason be either genetic or stress caused by …
# Nausea is the most common side-effect, usually in the first few weeks of treatment. It should improve as you continue to take the tablets.
# Other common side-effects include headache, difficulty sleeping, abnormal dreams, increased appetite, taste changes, dry mouth, drowsiness, tiredness, dizziness, and gut disturbances such as constipation, diarrhoea or indigestion.
February 4th, 2010 at 11:25 am
side effects of messing with yur mind
other better more effective ways are there for sure
hypnosis
spiritual healing
accupuncture
all come to mind
February 4th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
My Grandpa did. He used some kind of hair foam and regrew it though.
February 4th, 2010 at 7:37 pm
No I haven’t
February 4th, 2010 at 9:27 pm
Some of my friends have, and they desperately need some tip to prevent hair loss. anyone??