When Will Hair Fall Stop And Regrow After Taking Topamax?
I am 56. I was on Topamax (100 mgs bid) for about 8 months and began to experience excessive hair loss during hair washings. The hair is coming out at the root and thinning in a generalized fashion (no round bald spots). I dc'd the med early in Sept. but the hair loss continues. I would say I have currently lost close to 40% of my hair. My hair also seems to have stopped growing. My questions are 1) when will the abnormal hair loss discontinue and 2) when is regrowth likely? Thank you for your time
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per my experience Topiramate may cause hair fall after introduction of the drug after 2 months and the hair may regrow after discontinuation of medication. But regrowth may vary individual to individuals around 2-6 weeks.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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When Will Hair Fall Stop And Regrow After Taking Topamax?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per my experience Topiramate may cause hair fall after introduction of the drug after 2 months and the hair may regrow after discontinuation of medication. But regrowth may vary individual to individuals around 2-6 weeks. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu