Medications that are bad for HT's and Prevention?

[Spanker]

What medications, if any, work against propecia?

 

In addition, what medications, if any, can cause poor results in HT's.

 

 

 

 

I know I have read that smoking can reduce your results but was wondering if there was anything else.

[waveskier]

Not sure about what drugs in general, but I would imagine that HRT drugs such as Testosterone and most body building drugs would be bad for HT or hair overall.

[Spanker]

Thanks, anyone else have anything to add?

[Michael5577]

I believe anti-acne antibiotics can make your hair fall out. So can many antidepressants.

[RCWest]

Many anti seizure meds like carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine, blood pressure and heart rate meds like lisinopril and atenolol, some acne meds like accutane (for sure!), among many many others.

 

Heres a starting point

 

Acne medications containing vitamin A (retinoids)

Antibiotics and antifungal drugs

Antidepressants

Birth control pills

Anticlotting drugs

Cholesterol-lowering drugs

Drugs that suppress the immune system

Drugs that treat breast cancer

Epilepsy drugs (anticonvulsants)

High blood pressure medications (anti-hypertensives), such as beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and diuretics

Hormone replacement therapy

Mood stabilizers

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Parkinson's disease drugs

Steroids

Thyroid medications

Weight loss drugs

 

 

Also, smoking drastically reduces bloodflow in the scalp (I read 30 percent somewhere). Plus it ages you and is hard on the skin/complexion.

 

Hope that helps!