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I have excessive hair loss for 2 months twice a year. could the drug lamictal cause this.
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Hair loss: Alopecia (hair loss) is a recognized side effect of lamictal, although not common. I would discuss with your provider and consider alternatives.
Answered 8/29/2015
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Unlikely: Hair loss is not a common side effect of lamotrigine (lamictal). The periodic nature (two months, twice a year) would be unusual for a drug-related side effect as well (assuming you have been taking it for a while). The hair loss is probably something else.
Answered 9/3/2018
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