WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 2000: Re: dostinex use & hair loss

Re: dostinex use & hair loss

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 2 Nov 2000 11:51:19 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 1 Nov 2000, adrienne wrote: >
>I have been treated for Hyperprolactinemia with Dostinex (Cabergoline) 3
>mgs/week & have noticed my hair is thinning & falls out especially when
>shampooing & brushing. My thyroid levels have been checked many times &
>are always normal. My prolactin levels are usually around 20. Is
>alopecia a side effect of Dostinex?

Not that I can find anywhere. Alopecia is a side effect of many progestens. Are you getting Provera or anything like it???

RDB

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