Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underHair Loss Treatment q&a

Link between Lexapro and Finasteride?

anthonyc44Oct 25, 2017
I started taking finasteride and lexapro both on the same day, being prescribed both the same day. Is there a link? My hair has gotten extremely worse and it's only been 3 weeks. I'm not sure if it's the hormones changing from both medicines or just an initial shed from finasteride.

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Jason Emer, MD profile photo
Dr. Jason Emer, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
4.7 | 522 Reviews
Answered on Oct 27, 2017
Answer
🔗 Link
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Oct 26, 2017
Answer
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Sep 30, 2018
Answer

More Hair Loss Treatment Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Sanusi Umar, MD

Initially, it is common to see an accelerated rate of shedding when you first start taking Finasteride. Eventually, your body acclimates to the drug which then works to slow down the rate of hair loss. Finasteride works by blocking the hair follicle’s uptake of DHT, the main cause of hair loss i...

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

I'm sorry for your loss.  I suggest seeing a Doctor who specializes in hair loss to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone that work well with Minoxidil. Hair transp...

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

The time it takes to regrow can vary. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jason Emer, MD

This needs an in-person evaluation.  I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

+4 answers
See all Hair Loss Treatment Q&A
See more Hair Loss Treatment Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE HAIR LOSS TREATMENT GUIDE →