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10 Feb 2003

Hair loss

I need to know whether the use of eltroxin (0.2mg per day) can cause hair loss?

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CyberDoc

01 Jan 0001

Sandra, I suppose it’s possible, but hair loss is not a common side effect of taking Eltroxin®. It’s more likely that the under active thyroid you’re suffering from is the cause of the hair loss. Good luck.

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