Priya Sharma Priya Sharma Asked 6 months ago

Does topiramate cause hair loss?

My doctor started me on topiramate for my migraines a few months ago. Since then, I've noticed my hair thinning a little bit, especially when I wash it. Just wanted to check if this medicine could be causing it.

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Ramesh Prasad Ramesh Prasad Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago
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Bhai mere chacha ne ye dawai migraine ke liye li thi aur unke baal thode jhadne lage the. Par jab unhone doctor babu ko bataya toh unhone kuch vitamins likh diye aur sab theek ho gaya. Aap darna mat, par apne doctor se baat jaroor kar lena.

Sunita Sharma Sunita Sharma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Actually topiramate se hair loss ho sakta hai par ye temporary hota hai. Aap dahi aur methi ka hair mask try karo hafte me ek baar aur pani khoob piyo. Saath me doctor ko bolke ek baar multivitamin start karwa lo, isse kafi help milegi.

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Ancy Thomas Ancy Thomas Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Yes, hair loss is a known side effect of topiramate in some patients, though it doesn't happen to everyone. Usually, this shedding stops once your body adjusts or when the dose is modified. Please discuss this with your prescribing doctor before changing any dosage.

Kiran Rao Kiran Rao Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

I totally get it, seeing your hair fall out can be so stressful and scary. Many people on topiramate face this issue, but please remember you are not alone and it usually gets better. Talk to your doctor gently about this, they might suggest a lower dose or some supportive supplements.

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Rohan Salvi Rohan Salvi Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Ha yaar, topiramate se hair thinning hoti hai actually, mere dost ko bhi ho raha tha. Wo doctor ke paas gaya toh pata chala biotin supplements lene se ye thoda control ho jata hai. Ek baar tere neurologist se consult kar le, khud se dawai band mat karna bas.

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