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Apixaban and hair loss

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Although my male pattern baldness has been steadily progressing over the years

I've been on apixaban since February it has markedly increased of late.

I remember seeing someone comment a while ago. Does anyone have any similar experience

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Hair thinning with warfarin is known but not hear of it with NOACs.

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rosyG

I haven't had any loose hairs etc since starting in Apixaban

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Peddling

I have been on Apixaban for over a year with no sign of hair loss.

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PeterWh

I was on apixaban for 4 months without any problems and no hair loss.

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beardy_chris

I'm afraid I'd lost most of my hair before starting with apixaban about 18 months ago but I haven't noticed it getting any worse...

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dave205

There are some reports of this for Xarelto.

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