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Has Anyone Lost There Hair Being On Vimpat?
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Losing your hair when you wash it in the shower?

posted May 13, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Kylie nice to meet you I’m new my name is Stacey Brown. You are welcome to read my story. I’m so sorry that you are losing so much hair with Keppra!! I know that everyone responds to meds differently, but I lost the majority of my long hair to Depakote. I think if I were you I would talk with your physician. I’m concerned bc I’m seeing a new Neurologist and he’s talking about possibly putting me on Keppra. Maybe your dr has you on too high of a dosage?? Could that be possible?? I know I’m not a doctor and I hope that you get that resolved but it’s nice to meet you. Let me know what happens? I know lots of seizure meds make your hair come out I’m so sorry. ♥️🫶

posted August 14, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hey I happen to be donating my hair it was going to be for a cancer patient but couldn't find one if you're interested let me know it's down to my chest so far. Think I have a year or so left to go

posted June 17, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Although I want my hair back and to be thick and lush, I think I can make the bald look work. 🙂 Rep. Ayanna Presley looks absolutely fabulous with her completely bald head. Seriously though, I am learning to take the stance many of y’all have taken: stay positive and keep pushing. Thanks for the encouragement!!!!

posted June 13, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I lose so much hair. I try to Stay positive it really isn’t the worst thing that can happen. Ironically I went to get my hair done the other day I asked if she could wash my hair Gently because I lose it she didn’t and a whole clump came out on her hand All I said to her was I told you so.. lol

posted June 8, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

That has happened twice w/ Keppra and Vimpat. My hair thickened again! High dose Keppra did it to me. My hair is doing it on high dose Xcopri! It always comes back! I should say three times! It’s not in records at times but I noted it for myself!

posted May 29, 2023

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