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Suggest Treatment For Thinning Of Hair While On Topomax

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Posted on Wed, 12 Oct 2016
Question: What will help my hair that is thinning from taking topomax 150 mg I will go bald by the end of the week I'm afraid what can I.take to help my hair please help
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (26 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Alopecia

Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that you are losing your hair from Topamax. This is called alopecia and it is listed as a side effect from Topamax. The alopecia can be stopped if you stop the topamax but you will need to discuss this with your doctor before you stop. Once you stop the topamax your hair will regrow. You can try using rogaine shampoo over the counter. It may slow down and stop your hair loss. As long as you use the Rogaine you can reduce your hair loss. There are no other preparations available that will reduce alopecia

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Suggest Treatment For Thinning Of Hair While On Topomax

Brief Answer: Alopecia Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns I am sorry to hear that you are losing your hair from Topamax. This is called alopecia and it is listed as a side effect from Topamax. The alopecia can be stopped if you stop the topamax but you will need to discuss this with your doctor before you stop. Once you stop the topamax your hair will regrow. You can try using rogaine shampoo over the counter. It may slow down and stop your hair loss. As long as you use the Rogaine you can reduce your hair loss. There are no other preparations available that will reduce alopecia I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions