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Monday, July 06, 2009 COgirl asks

Q: Could hair loss be a side effect of topamax?

I have been taking it for about a year now and have started to notice a very significant change in texture and thickness.

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7/ 6/09 10:50am

COgirl,

 

Yes, hair loss is a potential side effect of Topamax. If you need more information on Topamax, you can find it HERE.

 

Sorry you're having problems,

Teri

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7/ 6/09 3:18pm

  I had a problen with hair loss the first year I was on Topamax, but it has stopped now. I have been on Topamax 50mgs. 1xday for 3 years.

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