It 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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5 Responses to “Has Anyone Else Suffered From Hair Loss (alopecia Areata) After Taking Champix/chantix?”
  1. izzy says:

    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.

  2. phillip b says:

    side effects of messing with yur mind
    other better more effective ways are there for sure
    hypnosis
    spiritual healing
    accupuncture
    all come to mind

  3. Anonymous says:

    My Grandpa did. He used some kind of hair foam and regrew it though.

  4. *MEEE* says:
  5. Svein Olav says:

    Some of my friends have, and they desperately need some tip to prevent hair loss. anyone??

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