In June, I went back on the prescription. One week later I began to notice slight thinning of my hair. I immediately quit taking the supply and have experienced the slight hair loss ever since. I have had periods of a couple of weeks where the thinning has stopped, but started again. I am wondering if the hair loss has anything to do with the Pondimin and Fastin or if there might be another explanation.
Hair loss is a common complaint of many patients, both men and women.
There are many factors which contribute to the distribution, texture, thickness, as well as longevity of an individual's hair. Fastin is a trade name for phentermine hydrochloride, and the PDR does not list hair loss, or alopecia, as a known side effect. On occasion, other symptoms can provide insight into the cause of hair changes, such as itching, rash, recent illness, change in shampoo or conditioner, etc. The rate of thinning or loss, as well as the pattern, and other findings on examination can sometime provide clues as to the cause, as well. See your doctor about your hair loss.