{"id":630743,"date":"2024-12-13T20:20:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T01:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=630743"},"modified":"2026-06-04T17:59:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T21:59:23","slug":"does-lisinopril-cause-hair-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/does-lisinopril-cause-hair-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Does lisinopril cause hair loss?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The heart pumps 5\u20136 liters of blood per minute. That\u2019s 7,200\u20138,640 liters per day. The whole time, that <\/span>blood flow<\/span> pushes on the artery walls, creating blood pressure. <\/span>High blood pressure<\/span> (<\/span>hypertension<\/span>) can put a constant strain on your cardiovascular system, but medications like <\/span>lisinopril<\/span><\/a> can help. This <\/span>ACE inhibitor<\/span> drug works to relax the blood vessels, reducing the pressure necessary for blood to flow.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, it may also cause <\/span>side effects<\/span>, including hair loss. It doesn\u2019t happen to everyone, but it\u2019s possible\u2014read on for the important details.<\/span><\/p>\n

Can <\/span>lisinopril<\/span> cause hair loss<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u200b\u200b<\/span>According to the prescribing information for Zestril\u2014a brand name for <\/span>lisinopril<\/span>\u2014<\/span>alopecia<\/span> (hair loss) is one of the drug\u2019s <\/span>side effects<\/span>. Additionally, certain case studies have found <\/span>lisinopril<\/span> to cause the patients\u2019 hair loss, which reverses after they discontinue the drug.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, <\/span>lisinopril<\/span>-induced hair loss is a fairly rare <\/span>side effect<\/span>, appearing in less than 1% of patients during clinical trials reported on the prescribing info. \u201cIf it does happen, then it is most commonly associated with the impact of the drug in the body of aldosterone, which itself regulates <\/span>hair growth<\/span>,\u201d says Dr. Shahinaz Soliman, MD, founder of Shantique Medspa. <\/span>ACE inhibitors<\/span> block the body\u2019s <\/span>angiotensin-converting enzyme<\/span>, which produces angiotensin II, a substance that narrows blood vessels. In some cases, this may also <\/span>cause the hair to thin.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

While these instances are rare, certain factors might <\/span>increase someone\u2019s risk of hair loss<\/span><\/a>. Some of the most common include genetics, <\/span>hormonal changes<\/span> (like pregnancy or menopause), stress, nutrient deficiencies, <\/span>weight loss<\/span> or gain, or harsh hair products. Some of these are unavoidable, but of the ones you can control, avoiding them during <\/span>lisinopril<\/span> treatment may reduce your risk of hair loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

Drug-induced hair loss<\/span> isn\u2019t limited to <\/span>ACE inhibitors<\/span> either. Other <\/span>antihypertensive<\/span> medications\u2014specifically calcium channel blockers,<\/span> some diuretics<\/span><\/a>, or <\/span>beta blockers<\/span> like <\/span>metoprolol<\/span>, <\/span>atenolol<\/span>, and <\/span>propranolol<\/span>\u2014have been linked to <\/span>temporary hair loss<\/span>. Other <\/span>types of drugs<\/span> that may <\/span>cause hair loss<\/span> include:<\/span><\/p>\n