Posted by Emme on December 31, 2003, at 17:25:28
In reply to Lamactil vs. Topamax for Bipolar Disorder, posted by Random on December 30, 2003, at 19:12:36
I'm sure you'll get anecdotal answers here that might be helpful. A dermatologist told me any of the anticonvulsants can potentially cause hair loss. A neurologist friend of mine did a little digging for info and said that she didn't find anything about hair loss mentioned with Lamictal and thought that the risk might be minimal. My (unprofessional) take on it is that it's probably possible, but that Lamictal is not so notorious for hair loss as other AEDs.
I didn't see anything about hair loss mentioned with tripleptal and I swear I was seeing more hair come out. But it's all very subjective and hard to figure out what's causing what sometimes. My hair seems a wee bit thinner since hitting a high dose of Lamictal. But then it's autumn and people typically shed more hair during the fall.
Have other source of hair loss been checked out? Thyroid? Anemia? etc. Check with your GP or a dermatologist.
Good luck.
Emme
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