What Causes Sleepiness, Muscular Weakness, Hair Fall And Poor Memory While On Tryptomer?

Posted on Thu, 26 Nov 2015

Question: I have taken tryptomer for 5 months for the treatment of migrain under the guidance of a Doctor... after that I am suffering from sleepiness, weakness, altered emotions, lack of interest, decreased volume of scalp hair, muscular weakness, lack of concentration, weak memory etc... Please tell me if these effects will subside or not? If yes, then how much time it will take?

Awaiting your valuable response.

Thanks and warm regards,
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Effects may take 3-4 months to get used to.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can understand your concern.

Many of the mentioned side effects are related to drug Tryptomer.

It may take 3-4 months to get used to the side effects.

The effects may subside with dose reduction.

But the side effects continue to prevail with varying degrees as long as the drug is taken.

Post your further queries if any.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (6 hours later)

Thanks for your prompt reply..

Further I want to know that if the lost volume of scalp hair will be back or not.. I am really worried about this.. please suggest.. Also I have also gained some fat on my body after the medications.. will it be subside by its own or do I need to work out..

Awaiting your valuable response.

Thanks.....

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (28 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hair loss is reversible

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

I apologize for the delayed response owing to my hectic work schedule.

The volume of hair lost should be reversible.

Tryptomer is not recognized to cause irreversible hair loss.

Daily supplementation with oral tablets of Zinc and Biotin should restore hair loss soon.

I generally recommend my patients oral tablets of Bevozinc and Xtraglow for 3- 6 months for a quick hair recovery.

Please check with your doctor if he shares my view and if can prescribe them to you.

The quantity of fat you put in should be lost by dietary fat restrictions and daily fiber intake.

Instead of standard work out, I suggest you to go for regular briskwalk for 5 days a week. This should help you to loose extra fat.

Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad