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Seizure medication can cause hair loss?
I am on seizure medicine lacoset 100 mg from 2-3 mths now. I had a seizure for the 1st time on 27th January 2020. Recently seeing severe hair loss. Can this medication cause severe hair loss? Or is this related to some other issues?
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No mam. Hair loss is not a known common side effect of lacosamide. I would like to review your case fully and then I will be able to help you. Regards
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Please take online consult with a neurologist
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Dr. Amitabh Gupta
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Hair fall can be due to various causes.
Need to take a detailed history.
Stopping seizure medications is advisable under guidance of doctors only.
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Try using head massage.
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Consult someone.
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