What Dosage of Beta Blockers Triggers Hair Loss?

Dear Dr. Rassman, I’ve read on your blog that beta blockers can accelerate hair loss in men with MPB. Is there a specific amount (on average) of this medication that usually triggers balding? For example, someone taking beta blockers for high blood pressure would probably take a higher dosage than someone taking it for performance anxiety. I take it for performance anxiety. Are the people who take a higher dosage for blood pressure the people who usually see hairloss as a result?

Also, do certain types of beta blockers cause more hair loss than other types?

Thanks!

There is no particular dose of beta blockers that would cause more hair loss. More importantly, you may be confused by my prior posts. Many drugs can cause your ot lose hair, but medication is the LAST thing on the list of other, more common causes of hair loss. Medications (including beta blockers) do not cause androgenic alopecia (AGA) or male pattern balding (MPB).

You should not start or stop or change any medication regimen without consulting your doctor.