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Medicines hydroxycarbamideQuestion & answer

hydroxycarbamide · Medicine question

Can hydroxycarbamide cause hair loss?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

The answer

Answer

Yes—hair loss (alopecia) is listed as a very common side effect (at least 1 in 10) of Hydroxycarbamide medac 500 mg capsules.

Sources for this answer

Hydroxycarbamide medac 500 mg capsule, hardmedac Pharma LLP · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 15Document updated 13 May 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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