Can suboxone cause hair loss?
Alexina Tanser
Asked: 2018-06-13 03:31:40
Im on suboxone replacement therapy for prescption pill addiction and my hair is falling out.
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Eliezer Reeves
Answered: 2018-06-14 23:26:18
My hair falls out in large amount but I think it is stress related. Never would consider suboxone being the cause of hair loss.
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Joshua
Answered: 2018-06-13 07:46:07
Drug use generally causes the body to respond in odd ways. This could explain your hair falling out. I wouldn’t rely on suboxone as the sole cause, if that makes any sense.
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Dan (Guest User)
Answered: 2020-05-29 11:09:28
I feel like the Suboxone is causing telogen effluvium - which is stress related hair loss. Is your hair also falling out mostly at the top of your head? That's where mine is most coming from. I'm so glad you posted this as I was feeling rather alone in my sudden hair loss since being prescribed Suboxone.
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Dan (Guest User)
Answered: 2020-05-29 11:07:41
I also started on Suboxone and my hair has begun falling out, hence my finding this topic. It is definitely the Suboxone causing the hair loss. I guess I will have to stop taking it... it's quite a bit of hair loss at a sudden pace.
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Serena (Guest User)
Answered: 2020-07-23 02:13:12
I too have also started to lose my hair after being put on suboxone for pain relief as well as substance abuse and in about 2 weeks I’ve lost a 1/4 of my hair and my hair is extremely long so now I’ve got hair everywhere in my apartment. But when I asked my pharmacy if suboxone or an antipsychotic medication I was put on at the same time could possibly be causing it and their response was that they didn’t think it was either medication but rather a medication that I’ve been on for 10 years. I know that this isn’t the case because my hair loss just started a few weeks ago and at that point I’d been on the suboxone for over a month and I’m on a pretty high dose (20mg a day) so I have my doctors appointment tomorrow morning and now I’ve gotta tell him what’s happening and he’ll most likely agree with what the pharmacist said and if that’s the case I’m either going to have to let my hair all fall out or stop taking the suboxone and live with my pain. So I agree now after reading everyone’s posts that it is the suboxone that’s causing me to lose my beautiful long hair.
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Cathy (Guest User)
Answered: 2020-09-08 08:24:09
I’m really interested in an update from you guys. Serena in particular. I’ve been on suboxone (down to one 8mg strip a day) for 3 years. Started off with 3 strips. I don’t sleep much & find myself reading always trying to get more info on suboxone. See if anything new is out about it. It has no doubt saved my life, but do we REALLY know what all the possible side effects are? I haven’t had hair loss but teeth issues. Anyone else? Those of you that ARE having hair loss issues, I just want to tell you, it’s NOT you. I’m seeing this side effect more & more . Please contact the manufacturer (written on your bottle) and make them aware in case of future class action lawsuits, issues, or recalls. This is important for you.
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laneka (Guest User)
Answered: 2020-09-22 18:51:13
I have been on suboxone treatment for about 2 months. My hair is really falling out. Hair is all over. I looked back on what was new in my life and this is it. I will have to discontinue my use.
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laneka (Guest User)
Answered: 2020-09-22 18:51:14
I have been on suboxone treatment for about 2 months. My hair is really falling out. Hair is all over. I looked back on what was new in my life and this is it. I will have to discontinue my use.
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Jen (Guest User)
Answered: 2020-10-22 13:35:58
I have been on suboxone 8mg (2) films per day, and as soon as I take it, my hair starts falling out. It’s mostly on the top of my head and now it’s going towards the back. You Can see my scalp from all the hair loss. This is affecting my appearance. I’m freaking out. I tell my doctor and he doesn’t do anything about it. I’m scared I will loose all My hair
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Johnna (Guest User)
Answered: 2021-01-19 17:04:02
I to have had massive amounts of hair loss from subutex. I have no idea what to do and have tried multiple types of over the counter medications and serums to try to remedy this problem. While some slowed the hair loss nothing has stopped it or promoted regrowth... I am talking to my dr tomorrow to see about weaning off. I believe it’s the only answer. I’m feeling positive about my hair coming back after but I believe I will need to get some sort of hair regrowth treatment to speed up the process. In the meantime the best way to conceal it has been something like this CUVVA Hair Fibers for Thinning Hair (BLACK) - Keratin Hair Building Fiber Hair Loss Concealer - Thicker Hair in 15 Seconds - 25g/0.87oz Bottle - For Men & Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M8AFWKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_I-WbGb2TDSQPN I hope that helps!
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Johnna (Guest User)
Answered: 2021-01-19 17:04:02
I to have had massive amounts of hair loss from subutex. I have no idea what to do and have tried multiple types of over the counter medications and serums to try to remedy this problem. While some slowed the hair loss nothing has stopped it or promoted regrowth... I am talking to my dr tomorrow to see about weaning off. I believe it’s the only answer. I’m feeling positive about my hair coming back after but I believe I will need to get some sort of hair regrowth treatment to speed up the process. In the meantime the best way to conceal it has been something like this CUVVA Hair Fibers for Thinning Hair (BLACK) - Keratin Hair Building Fiber Hair Loss Concealer - Thicker Hair in 15 Seconds - 25g/0.87oz Bottle - For Men & Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M8AFWKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_I-WbGb2TDSQPN I hope that helps!
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Nichole (Guest User)
Answered: 2021-02-09 19:23:56
So I have been on 16mg of Suboxone for almost 3 years , I just recently decided to start dosing down , now on 14mg ,I have noticed in the last 6 months alot more shedding than usual in particular I'm getting a bolts but at the front of my scalp , the girl that does my hair said it's cuz I always keep my hair in a ponytail and then she asked what medications I was on and I started doing research about the Suboxone I also have had quite a bit of teeth problems in the past couple years literally they're just a cane and crumbling! I honestly thought it was from the previous year's drug use but now I have to reading your comments I'm sure that's what it is it makes me so sad I didn't start dosing down sooner so please don't be like me three years later still on it! I know everyone's journey is different so I'm not going to beat myself up over it but I am going to continue dosing myself down!
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Justin (Guest User)
Answered: 2022-05-24 23:00:00
I'm so glad I found this. Ok a little history, I was taking Klonopin for anxiety the last 7 years, I had been taking methadone the last 2 years. Last September I stopped methadone and switched to suboxone, but I also stopped the Klonopin last december. I can't be sure if it's the Suboxone or Klonopin stop causing it but my hair has been very noticeable thinning the last 6 months, I never used to wear hats and always thought I escaped from baldness till I started this Suboxone, now I don't know what to do. If someone has any info on their hair loss if it improved after stopping or just wants to chat please email me at jray517@gmail.com
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Justin (Guest User)
Answered: 2022-05-24 23:00:02
I'm so glad I found this. Ok a little history, I was taking Klonopin for anxiety the last 7 years, I had been taking methadone the last 2 years. Last September I stopped methadone and switched to suboxone, but I also stopped the Klonopin last december. I can't be sure if it's the Suboxone or Klonopin stop causing it but my hair has been very noticeable thinning the last 6 months, I never used to wear hats and always thought I escaped from baldness till I started this Suboxone, now I don't know what to do. If someone has any info on their hair loss if it improved after stopping or just wants to chat please email me at jray517@gmail.com
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Linda (Guest User)
Answered: 2022-11-16 04:01:07
I've been on subs for 3 years the first2 years I was in this third year my hair is falling out in chunks what do I do and my teeth I can barely eat anything I guess this is are downfall anybody with any answers or remedies!!!
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Crystal C
Answered: 2023-02-06 15:19:31
I have been on Zubsolv twice, with a 2 month first time and now this is my second 2 months. I have lost half of my hair and in total have only taken the medication for 4 months with the gap. I will see my Dr on Thursday. I refuse to take this medication that is causing me to lose my hair. YES Zubsolv does cause hair loss.
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Anna
Answered: 2023-02-28 06:55:52
I have been on saboxone for 6 years and my hair is so thin i have water weight to i have fine hair but its gotten way finner on this medication so coming off it this year they need to put this down as a side effect your not alone
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Heather Snowden
Answered: 2023-09-04 04:52:24
I started suboxone in May, ive noticed major hair loss as well. Never this bad, im starting my weening off dosage this month bc my hair is already super thin. This should be a side effect. We all need to read the label package from the pharmacy to see the clinical trials results to see if someone reported hair loss. I will look into this an update. Ive worked 5 years in clinical research.
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Leenett Lumpkin (Guest User)
Answered: 2024-11-18 05:20:21
