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Medicines valganciclovir hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

valganciclovir hydrochloride · Medicine question

Can valganciclovir cause hair loss?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, valganciclovir can cause hair loss (alopecia), which is listed among its adverse effects.

Sources for this answer

Valganciclovir 450 mg film-coated tabletsAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 5Document updated 16 February 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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