Pooja Sharma Pooja Sharma Asked 7 months ago

Does keppra cause hair loss?

Been taking Keppra for a few months now for my seizures. Lately, I've noticed my hair thinning quite a bit, especially when I comb it. Is this medicine known to cause hair loss?

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Devendra Nath Mishra Devendra Nath Mishra Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Beta, these strong modern medicines sometimes heat up the body and cause some hair thinning. You can apply a little lukewarm pure coconut oil gently on the scalp twice a week, but do not stop your epilepsy medicine without asking your doctor first. These tablets are very important for your health.

Arjun Ranade Arjun Ranade Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Actually, Keppra can sometimes cause mild shedding, but don't stop the medicine because of it. Focus on getting enough protein in your diet and stay active with light workouts to keep blood circulation good. If the hair fall is too much, just consult your doctor for a safe supplement.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I went through this hair fall issue last year and tried everything from onion juice to curry leaves pack. Honestly, home remedies only give temporary strength, but since Keppra is a serious prescription, you should discuss it directly with your neuro. They might change the dose or suggest a specific biotin pill.

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Nisha Deshmukh Nisha Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

I totally get it, losing hair can be so stressful on top of managing your health. It is known to be a rare side effect for some people on this medication. Please talk to your physician, they will surely find a way to help you manage this without stopping your main treatment.

Preeti Chawla Preeti Chawla Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

Hey, don't worry! My cousin was on Keppra and she did notice some hair fall initially, but it settled down after a few months 😊 Just keep your scalp clean and eat a healthy diet. Definitely check with your doc if it keeps increasing!

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Ramesh Krishnan Ramesh Krishnan Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Please do not ignore this or wait for it to cure on its own. I once ignored my side effects thinking they would go away and ended up with bigger health issues later. Go and show your doctor immediately so they can evaluate if it's the Keppra or some other deficiency.

Zeeshan Ali Zeeshan Ali Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Yes, it can sometimes cause hair loss in some patients. You should talk to your neurologist about this.

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