Prevacid and hair loss

I had extreme hair loss in February 2008 while taking Prevacid. I got off of it and began taking Protonix and my hair began growing back. It is now as thick and healthy as ever. Prevacid is definitely the reason that I lost my hair in clumps. It really scared me.

I was on prevacid for about 2+ years. I tried to get off of it several times without success. I tried a 21 day weight loss plan that involved eating complex carbohydrates early morning and afternoon and heavier on protein and easily digestible veggies in for dinner. Following this plan has allowed me to finally get off prevacid! The biggest reward for being off prevacid has been regrowth of hair I thought I was loosing because of my age!

HAIR LOSS....I am a 52 year old male, been on this medication for many years, at least 5. It has worked very well for me and a recent scope indicated no issues in the throat, esophagus or stomach. The side effect I am most concerned about is hair loss. My hair has thinned since I started taking it. No one in my family has a hair loss or thinning issue going back to great Grand Fathers. I am stopping this medication as of today. Does anyone know if hair growth returns after stopping this med?