Because I have AF my doctor asked me to go on statins. She first prescribed Atorvastatin but I experienced hair loss which was upsetting to me (having always had a good head of hair) and she changed them to Simvastatin - still hair loss. She then put me on a low dosage (20mg) of Pravastatin but I am still experiencing hair loss. Handfuls when shampooing and lots on the bathroom floor when combing or brushing.
I have tried Plantur shampoo which was recommended by a friend and which I have used for about two months now but it is not helping.
I cannot get an appointment with my usual GP until the end of August and that is if I am lucky enough to secure one when I ring on the 30th July ie I rang three times yesterday to get an appointment, the first two times being told they had not released them yet and on the third time of ringing I was told all her appointments had gone. I feel I am being blocked for some reason.
I feel like just stopping the statins myself but am wondering if that is not a good thing to do - ie more harm than good.
The hair loss is really getting me down, has anyone else had any experience with this or can offer any help?
