Will Nioxin Regrow Hair Lost from Medication?
(female) When hair loss is caused by a medication, in my case Abilify – an antipsychotic I’m using for bipolar disorder – does medication such as nioxin work to prevent the loss or promote growth? I’ve started to notice large amounts of hair loss which began soon after starting Abilify. One of the rare side effects mentioned in Abilify literature is unusual hair thinning, apparently I’m experiencing this rare side effect.
I do not believe that Nioxin will help regrow your hair. Minoxidil might be worth a try, but be sure to read the warnings on the packaging. At this time, minoxidil is the only FDA approved medication for treating female hair loss.
I had to quit Abilify because I was on way to going bald. It also caused excruciating pain in my bones and I had massive weight. As for discussing it with my doctor, they don’t know crap and just repeat what they are told by the pharmaceutical companies. They will try to convince you it’s not the Abilify, it’s some bizarre coincidence.