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Metformin Cause Hair Loss?

I started metformin two months ago. Since then, I've lost a lot of hair and have gained a sizeable bald spot on the back of my head.

Never had it before. Never had hair loss before. This is the only thing that's changed.

Anyone else experience hair loss on metformin?

posted 5 months ago

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Just started retaking it .. I too started the hair lost .. now I really remember why I can’t stand it

posted 5 months ago

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oh geeze. going to start metformin soon. I have been avoiding it because I get so sick w meds. My hair is falling out already.. this is frustrating!

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