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Lamictal and Hair Loss

Tue, 02/01/2005 - 11:33
Topic: Medication Issues

Hi everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone has experienced some hair lossor knows of a connection between hair loss and Lamictal? As i recently increased my dosage of Lamictal to 500mg a day, and i'm finding that i'm losing a lot more hair than usual especially when washing it. Any advice anyone can give me would be great!!!

Thanks Robyn.

Comments

Re: Lamictal and Hair Loss

Submitted by Roz NY on Sat, 2008-05-10 - 10:33

 

I just came out of the hospital after having a video EEG.  The electrodes and glue pulled out a ton of hair.  I am losing a lot of hair from the Lamictal.  I feel that I am really going bald.   I know this is the least of my problem but I am REALLY upset by this.  Anyone have any suggestions.  I will try Brazil nuts as someone suggested.    Thanks.  Iam on 400 mg.

 

I just came out of the hospital after having a video EEG.  The electrodes and glue pulled out a ton of hair.  I am losing a lot of hair from the Lamictal.  I feel that I am really going bald.   I know this is the least of my problem but I am REALLY upset by this.  Anyone have any suggestions.  I will try Brazil nuts as someone suggested.    Thanks.  Iam on 400 mg.

Re: Lamictal and Hair Loss

Submitted by Roz NY on Mon, 2008-06-02 - 10:14
Just had the video eeg too.  I am on Lamictal 400 mg.  I use to have thick hair.  I can now see the shape of my head and it is shiny too.  I am wondering if this is worth it. I am so upset.  My doctor said he has not seen a connection between Lamictal and hair loss.  Do I really need meds for complex partials??  I hate this.  I know it is minor in the schemes of things but it is really making me miserable,

Re: Lamictal and Hair Loss

Submitted by ahardway on Sat, 2008-05-10 - 13:35
Hi Robyn! My name is Anna, I have always had a problem  with my hair falling out easily because it is very fine, but like you, I have noticed that since I have been  on Lamictal, it seems to be falling out more. I am 26 years old and am currently taking 500mg of Lamictal as well as  500mg of Phenytoin, and most recently, 2000mg of keppta. How much are you on? My doctors did not really have an answer for me when I asked.

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