Can You Have Hair Transplant Surgery if You Are Taking Celexa?

Question

it states on websites that tricyclic anti depressants must be stopped 2 weks before surgery but how about ssri's?

Kevin Ende, MD · Answer

TCA's have very different pharmacology than SSRI's.  TCA's have many interactions with medications that SSRI's do not.  I do not know of any reason to stop SSRI's prior to hair transplantation.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Always check with your doctor doing the surgery .  There should be no reason why  you cannot have surgery based only on Celexa that you are taking from a surgical point of view.

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

Patients first have a one-on-one consultation with a surgeon, who should explain what to expect before and after the procedure. Once a patient decides to move forward, he is given detailed preparation instructions. This includes what medications to avoid, which does not include SSRIs. But again, you should consult and defer to your transplant doctor of physician

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

We do not have our hair grafting or hair flap patients stop this medication before surgery and have not had any problem.

Jayanthy Ravindran, MS, DNB, MRCS · Answer

It is safe for the patient to continue taking Celexa even if the patient is planning to undergo a hair transplant. This is because TCA's have very different pharmacology in comparison to an SSRI like Celexa. TCA's have many interactions with medications that SSRIs do not. I do not know of any reason to stop SSRIs prior to hair transplantation.
However, it is still important to mention this to the board-certified surgeon who will conduct the procedure of hair transplanting. It is crucial to remember that it is the surgeon's call at the end of the day as they know what is best for your case and the medication that will be utilized during the course of the treatment and recovery. It may also be advisable to bring the patient's psychiatrist in the loop for a double opinion.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Celexa (citalopram) is an SSRI type medication that does not need to be stopped for most patients who undergo a hair transplant. Be sure to check with your surgeon for specific guidance.

Ben Behnam, MD · Answer

I do not have any of my patients stop any antidepressants prior to hair transplant surgery. I do not see any problems with continuing it. Dr. Behnam

Jeffrey Epstein, MD, FACS · Answer

I generally do not have patients stop antidepressants before surgery. However, this is something you must discuss with your specific surgeon.

Sam Lam, MD, FACS, FISHRS · Answer

I know of no reasons to stop anti-depressants before hair restoration.  I simply do not see a need to do that.

	best,

	dr. sam lam

Barry Resnik, MD · Answer

There is no reason I know of to stop this medication. However, hair transplantation may make you feel so great you may want to stop it after!

Can You Have Hair Transplant Surgery if You Are Taking Celexa?

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