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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
Fri, 3 Aug 2018
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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
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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