Does lamictal cause hair loss?

At my age, I have seen many people take these long-term medications. Some did notice a bit of hair thinning initially, but it usually stops once the body adjusts to the medicine. Don't worry too much, just keep eating a healthy diet.

I don't know about hair fall, but when I was on it, I just wanted to eat comfort food all day! Make sure you are getting enough protein like paneer and dal, which naturally keeps your hair roots strong anyway.

Hair thinning is a known but relatively rare side effect for some people on this medicine. Usually, it is temporary, so try not to stress too much about it.

I log my symptoms on my health app, and minor hair thinning is indeed flagged as a potential side effect for Lamictal. You can track your daily shedding rate and discuss it with your doctor if it exceeds normal levels.

Any new medication can cause changes in your body, including hair shedding. It is very important to discuss this side effect with your prescribing doctor rather than stopping the medicine on your own, as stopping suddenly can be risky.

I ignored my hair fall and general weakness when I started a similar medication, thinking it was just stress, and ended up with severe deficiencies. Please get your thyroid and iron levels checked immediately if you notice abnormal shedding, don't wait.