Comments on: Atrial Fibrillation (A.Fib) Medication and Hair Loss http://www.regrowhair.com/general-hair-loss-topics/atrial-fibrillation-afib-medication-and-hair-loss/ Sponsored by the Hair Loss Learning Center.org Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:10:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Bill aka - Falceros http://www.regrowhair.com/general-hair-loss-topics/atrial-fibrillation-afib-medication-and-hair-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-6147 Bill aka - Falceros Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:19:59 +0000 http://www.regrowhair.com/?p=703#comment-6147 Dr. Meshkin, Thank you for your professional imput on this highly important topic. It does appear that the best remedy is to swtich to another medication that doesn't contain beta blockers that effectively treats A.Fib. I assume however, that you wouldn't have your female patients use Propecia (finasteride), unless under certain conditions? I know that women who are of child bearing age and want children are advised against taking it. Thanks, Bill (Falceros) Associate Publisher Dr. Meshkin,

Thank you for your professional imput on this highly important topic. It does appear that the best remedy is to swtich to another medication that doesn’t contain beta blockers that effectively treats A.Fib.

I assume however, that you wouldn’t have your female patients use Propecia (finasteride), unless under certain conditions? I know that women who are of child bearing age and want children are advised against taking it.

Thanks,

Bill (Falceros)
Associate Publisher

]]> By: Dr. Mike Meshkin http://www.regrowhair.com/general-hair-loss-topics/atrial-fibrillation-afib-medication-and-hair-loss/comment-page-1/#comment-6146 Dr. Mike Meshkin Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:57:18 +0000 http://www.regrowhair.com/?p=703#comment-6146 Studies have shown that beta blockers are associated with hair loss. I had several patients who were placed on betablockers by their cardialogists and experienced general thinning mostly in the frontal and crown area. Following my recommendations, they switched to a different medication which didnot have the side effect. I also suggested to start using vitamin supplementation and propecia, and after a few months their hair starts to grow back. For my clients who are on antihypertensive medications, I am reluctant to recommend minoxidil because it could interfer with their antihypertensive therapy. Studies have shown that beta blockers are associated with hair loss. I had several patients who were placed on betablockers by their cardialogists and experienced general thinning mostly in the frontal and crown area. Following my recommendations, they switched to a different medication which didnot have the side effect. I also suggested to start using vitamin supplementation and propecia, and after a few months their hair starts to grow back. For my clients who are on antihypertensive medications, I am reluctant to recommend minoxidil because it could interfer with their antihypertensive therapy.

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