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Hair loss and Topiramate the cause..

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sarahbash
sarahbash

Hiya folks...I used to be on Topiramate 50mg twice daily to help with migraines..tho had to come off it with the terrible side effects I had from this medication..pins n needles in hands,feet and my face..foggy brain..confusion..forgetting words..hair falling out..crying..my depression got worse...i am now off this for 5 months and the hair loss still goes on..there is a huge loss on a daily basis at this rate i will probably be bald very soon in addition to this my hair matt's at the ends of my hair and is very dry...is there anyone out there that can give me a bit of advice please...thanx Sarah

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  • Redkohn
    Redkohn sarahbash

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    Hello sarabash, I had some of the side effects too. I did not stop taking Topomax all together just lowered my dosage until it works for me. Most of the side effects are gone. Occasionally I can't recall a word but my Migraines are far and few between. As far as the hair loss goes I definitely recommend Rogaine. I am not kidding. The women's foam formula. You use it once daily it will take months to really come back. I have been using it now for 1 1/2 years. it took about 4 months to see some tiny hairs sprouting. My hair dresser was amazed. I know it is not inexpensive but it will make you so much happier.  My hair was thin and losing more each day. I was so unhappy. It is now Thick and has new life.

    Good Luck

    Redkohn

  • krystal31288
    krystal31288 sarahbash

    Posted

    I take 10,000 biotin, magnesium and a multivitamin. I also use shampoo with biotin in it. It takes awhile for this to work - my hairdresser said after 2 months she saw little hairs coming in. I lost a 1/3 of my hair but I’m still on it. sad good luck ! Do some research but it depleted your body of vitamins so it might take a bit to get them back up. 
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