Rogaine Caused Shedding Almost Immediately and It’s Not Stopping

Hi, I have 2 questions I am hoping you can answer.

Is hair loss on benzodiazepine, specifically xanax or ativan rare or common side effect? IF so, would taking it several times a month really impact hair loss?

Also, I am using Rogaine 5% (i am a female) for 10 weeks and I have been shedding from it almost immediately. I am still shedding and it is not letting up. I lose about 150-200 hairs a day. Based on what I read, the shed should not last this long. I am mostly concerned because I am losing most of my long thick hairs. Could I possibly be having an adverse reaction to the Rogaine?

Thanks

Hair loss from benzodiazepines are usually uncommon, though it is known to occur.

You need a specialist on female hair loss to assess what is happening to you. Minoxidil can cause a short term shed (1-3 months) usually reversing with the benefits progress from that point forward.