Posted by med_empowered on March 26, 2006, at 13:49:16
In reply to strattera, itchy scalp. hair loss too?, posted by jack thompson on March 26, 2006, at 11:43:03
hair loss can result from pretty much **any** medication. With the SSRIs and other milder psych meds, it may not be that common or pronounced (although it can be). WIth more hardcore meds (ex: depakote, lithium, high-dose stimulants), the hair loss can be quite pronounced.
If you've had problems on Straterra, you might want to try another approach--maybe a reduced dose of straterra, plus low-dose stimulant (although those can also cause hair loss). With depakote, some people find multi-vitamins and specific supplements helpful (ex: zince, selenium) in some cases. That might or might not help with your situation. You could also try a non-chemical approach to ADHD, like "awareness training," which helps some people (you could also medicate for now, and then taper during non-chemical treament..you have lots of options!). Anyway, good luck.
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