Drug-induced hair loss?

I have been taking a medication to control seizures (Carbatrol). In the past year or so I have started losing a lot of hair (a side effect). I had my medication switched recently and I will be completely finished with Carbatrol in about a week. I am 100% sure that the hair loss is caused by the medication and not by some other factor such as stress, bad nutrition, ect.


How long after I stop taking the medication do I need to wait for my hair to stop falling out and how long until it starts growing back? I'm an 18 year old female if that makes any difference. Thanks


- EmilyDrug-induced hair loss?
year ago I suffered very much from hair loss too and I started trying everything you can imagine to stop my hair loss.


the things that really worked for me was:





1) Vitamin A - an anti-oxidant which promotes healthy production of sebum in the scalp;





2) Vitamin E stimulates circulation. Good blood circulation in the scalp is important in keeping hair follicles productive. The 'B' vitamins contribute to melanin, which gives hair its healthy color and also stimulates blood circulation;





3) massage is also beneficial. Massage stimulates circulation. As already noted, good circulation in the scalp keeps hair follicles active. Experts suggest a few minutes of daily head massage by hand. Circulation through massage may be improved by using a few drops of lavender or bay essential oil in an almond or sesame oil base with massage;





4) Try rubbing your scalp with garlic juice, Onion Juice or Ginger Juice(you can either of one out of three, Do not mix any of two or three);





5) also I used herbal treatment - TrichoZed


It is a good product that helps prevent hair loss and it is an FDA approved product. I think it is very important!





It worked and still works for me!





I do not know if any pharmacies carry TrichoZed but I do know that you should purchase it directly from the manufacturer and read more about the product here http://www.trichozed.info/why.php





It enhances hair growth by blocking DHT (Dihydrotestostrone) - a major cause of hair loss!





good luck!





not only my and my husband`s own personal experience





http://www.trichozed.infoDrug-induced hair loss?
It probably depends on how long it takes for the drug to leave your system. Working out and drinking lots of water, and doing a few detox diets maybe once or twice a week will help speed this up.





You can also take the supplement biotin; That will help regrow some of your hair...Also massaging your scalp with coconut and olive oil will help too!!





And make sure that your hair products don't have any SLS, ALS, propylene glycol, mineral oil or parabens in them!





Hope this helps! Good luck!!
Well, it may take a while for your hair to grow back and long enough for you to really notice it, like a few months. Once the drug completely leaves your system your hair should stop falling out too much (of course you'll have your natural shedding still).





Be patient, I'm sure it will come back. good luck!
you can find your answer here in


http://teensandhealth.blogspot.com/2009/02/prevention-of-hair-loss.html
Today, many people take prescription medications for health problems. While these medications for the most part have beneficial effects some of them can cause adverse effects for some. Drug induced hair loss is a very common side effect that occurs from some prescription medications. While hair loss may be unavoidable, there are some things that you can do to lessen the possibility or at the very least the severity.





Hair loss can be caused or made more severe by certain medications, so it is important to educate yourself, and talk to your health care provider if hair loss is a concern for you. Certain medications taken for the treatment of depression, arthritis, high blood pressure and heart problems have been shown to cause hair loss in some people.





Before you begin taking any medication, regardless of its prescription or over-the-counter status, you should make sure that you know everything you can about the medication, its normal effects, its potential side effects, and how it interacts with other medications. It's important that your doctor knows what medications you regularly take so that possible negative interactions can be avoided. Also, many pharmacies keep track of the prescriptions for an individual and can notify the pharmacist about possible problems between medications, so it's a good idea to consider using the same pharmacy for all of you medications.





If you are already experiencing hair loss as a side effect of medication, you should know about the options available for treatment. The most important decision you will have to make regarding your hair loss is how much it bothers you and how far will your go because of it. Treatments can be expensive or just simply more trouble than they are worth to you.





There are a number of ways to deal with hair loss due to drug treatment. Some people use wigs or toupees, while others adopt new grooming methods. These approaches are only meant to address the time that you're actually taking the medication. After you stop the medication, your hair will have a chance to grow back. Compared to the difficulties of surgery, hairpieces and wigs are a much simpler option.





Surgery should really only be considered as an option of last resort, and only if you will be forced to continue the medication for an extended duration. For short term medication courses, an option that is less severe than surgery really should be seriously considered. Regardless of your eventual choice, you should always consult your doctor to ensure that you're not putting yourself in danger or ris