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The thought of losing your hair can be terrifying!! There are many reasons for hair loss. A few of these reasons are aging, illness, infection, nervous disorders, hereditary factors, hormonal imbalances, injury, impairment, severe radiation and toxic substances. Any of these problems can be a contributing factor.  Hair loss can also be caused by certain medications. The following list of drugs may cause hair loss in certain instances:  

Cholesterol-Lowering drugs: Clofibrate (Atromis-S) and Gemfibrozil (Lopid) 

Parkinson's Medications: Levodopa (Dopar, Larodopa)

Ulcer drugs: Cimetidine (Tagamet), Ranitidine (Zantac) and Famotidine (Pepcid) 

Anti-Coagulents: Coumarin and Heparin 

Agents for Gout: Allopurinol (Loporin, Zyloprim)

Anti-Arthritics: Penicillamine, Auranofin (Ridaura), Indomethacin (I\Indocin), Naproxen (Naprosyn), Sulindac (Clinoril), and Methotrexate (Folex) 

Drugs derived from Vitamin-A: Isotretinoin (Accutane) and Etretinate (Tegison) 

Anti-Convulsants for Epilepsy: Trimethadione (Tridione)

Antidepressants: Tricyclics, Amphetamines 

Beta Blocker Drugs for High Blood Pressure: Atenolol (Tenormin), Metoprolol (Lopressor), Nadolol (Corgard), Propranolol (Inderal) and Timolol (Blocadren)

Anti-Thyroid agents: Carbimazole, Iodine, Thiocyanate, Thiouracil

Others: Blood Thinners, Male Hormones (Anabolic Steroids) 

If in doubt, always ask your doctor to look up known side effects on any medications you are taking.

If you are experiencing any type of hair loss, let Wigit Boutique, Inc. help you find the perfect hair piece that will best suit your unique style. The caring and professional staff will help you pick out the best style, length and color just for you. They will also custom fit and trim as needed to make your new hair all yours.