Any Antidepressant Drugs Without Hair Loss Side Effects?

Hi Doc,

I was wondering if you know of any antidepressant drugs that do not have hair loss as a side effect. I have severe OCD and depression but I know if I was to take a medication and loose my hair I would be devastated. I was thinking about wellbutrin and did pick up a prescription for it but I am nervous about what it will do to the thickness of my hair sense I have always had thin hair to begin with. Your website has been very helpful and admire your work so any feedback you might have for me on this issue will be greatly appreciated.

Antidepressant medications do not necessarily cause hair loss, but it is a known side effect in a small number of patients. The most common cause of hair loss in men is genetic. Any changes in medications and its potential side effects should be discussed with your doctor.