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Posted by dragonfly25 on January 5, 2004, at 10:04:26
does anyone know how long it takes for your hair to stop falling out after stopping a medication that made it happen? i am so scared in the last few months topamax has taken so much out of my hair. will it takes days, months, years? it is driving me crazy...really i am so stressed about it.
thanks
Posted by Sooshi on January 5, 2004, at 12:36:03
In reply to anyone know how long it takes?? pls read, posted by dragonfly25 on January 5, 2004, at 10:04:26
When I stopped taking Depakote (which made my hair fall out something terrible), I would say it stopped within one month, and started growing back right after that. I've been off Depakote now for about 2 1/2 months, and I've got about 1 1/2 inches of new hair growth back. BTW, I've been on Topamax ever since stopping Depakote, and so far no hair loss....
Posted by Laree on January 5, 2004, at 14:34:51
In reply to Re: anyone know how long it takes?? pls read, posted by Sooshi on January 5, 2004, at 12:36:03
When I was on 100 mgs. of Zoloft my hair was falling out & about a week after I went off of it this stopped occuring so badly. i know it can be very distressing--take it from a girl who has fine, long hair & has had a few bouts with a "loose" head of hair!! lol i try to hold on to what i DO have! I'm now on Lexapro as my SSRI instead. I have never taken Topomax, but I would assume that once it leaves your system your hair will stop falling out... In the mean time, I have a few tips:
--There is an awesome hair product you can buy in most hair salons called REDKEN Anti-Snap Leave-in treatment. I have a history of eating disorders & hair loss often accompanies them. This stuff got me through the worst of it when I was recovering. It made my hair stop breaking off and it helped restore it. It really did work, I swear by this product (and I am a hair product junkie--this is a forte of mine, lol) and would recommend it to anyone experiencing hair loss/breakage. Also, Paul mitchell makes a bodifying shampoo that has really seemed to make/fake (haha) my hair a LOT more full lately. But I would def. try to take the best possible care of your hair, treat it like you would anything fragile, & then treat it more to some deep conditioning treatments!
--Also, I like to spray on a detangler and brush all of the knots out of my hair before i get into the shower. this helps to prevent breakage from knots & weakened wet tangly hair. If you get out of the shower(after conditioning)& you cannot get a pick or wide-tooth comb through it, I would again spray a bit of detangler on it before trying to comb through. Also, I have stayed away from any color or perming. These things can damage your hair and make it fall out--even without out any fall out in the first place! also, i try to take it easy on the heat styling, and i always use a heat protectant on my hair beforehand. i know that Thermasilk makes a light leave-in cond. spray that does double duty w/detangling and heat protection. these things have truly helped me out a lot, and i really really really hope they help you too.
and remember that you can always turn to a trusted stylist for advice!
--Another thing I do is take vitamins (orally). If it works with your medicine regime, you could incorporate a vitamin in. I regularly take one called 'Skin, Hair & Nails'; it's a dietary supplement you can get in a drug store relatively cheaply.
Again, I know how distressing hair loss can be, but at least there are some things you can do to be pro-active about it. if you have any other questions, clarifications or anything feel free to ask! I hope I've helped in some small way, even if just extending some comfort in knowing that you are not alone. Best of luck & I'll be thinking of you!--L.
Posted by KimberlyDi on January 8, 2004, at 11:11:11
In reply to anyone know how long it takes?? pls read, posted by dragonfly25 on January 5, 2004, at 10:04:26
2 things: Prenatal vitamins (never gave me any problems) and Pantene Pro-V products.
Posted by Twuffy on January 9, 2004, at 14:01:41
In reply to anyone know how long it takes?? pls read, posted by dragonfly25 on January 5, 2004, at 10:04:26
I lost patches on WB, stayed on it and it stopped. But I do have thinning in front and I am not sure if that is related. It hasn't gone away but I started using Rogaine and that has been helpful. There is a board I found once just for people with this problem. Google for it. Good luck! It did get better for me!
Posted by dragonfly25 on January 11, 2004, at 22:47:19
In reply to Re: anyone know how long it takes?? pls read, posted by Laree on January 5, 2004, at 14:34:51
i had lost this thread.
thanks, i am going to try some of your suggestions.
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