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Re: hair loss and meds

Posted by Lisa P on April 9, 2003, at 23:49:57

In reply to hair loss and meds, posted by Nala on April 9, 2003, at 7:10:52

Hi. I've been taking Amantadine to counteract side effects from the Geodon which I recently got off of. It caused weight loss which has been good since I was able to get back to my pre-drug weight, but has been causing hair loss (hair falls out easily - more than usual) for the past 5 months - and has finally began bothering me so I'm getting off of it. But now I have to be worried about gaining weight on Serequel which I recently switched to.

My shrink says that Selenium - a trace mineral - over the counter, has worked for people who've had hair loss from Depakote. I think that Selenium is found in meat, and if you have a deficiency you could have hair loss, and you could as well if you take way too much of it. And I'm not sure if these drugs cause Selenium deficiency or what. I'm not sure if it's working yet for me since I started it only a week ago. That might be something to try.

It's really frustrating when a drug that you have to take causes hair loss - I also had that problem for the 2 yrs I was on Depakote. But the good news is that when I got off of it, my hair regrew completely. I'm not sure about all drugs, but I don't think that hair loss has to be permanent.


Lisa

> Which psychotropic medications are most likely to cause alopecia (hair loss)? Just some slight thinning at the hairline, but not tolerable!Currently taking adderall, Effexor, and klonopin. Have recently taken Remeron ( I believe this is when some slight thinning occured)as well as Zoloft. I've recently had my thyroid checked and it's fine. Any thoughts or ideas? Thank you in advance.
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> Nala


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