June 10 2008, 1:35 pm PT | Posted in: Drugs (Cause Hair Loss)
(male)
I stopped taking gabapentin due to hair loss;however after stopping it, I am still experiencing hair loss. When will it stop if indeed the hair loss is due to gabapentin?
I do not have any experience with this drug. Stopping it and switching it with another epileptic drug under your doctor’s direction would be the proper thing to do. You must wait it out. Neurontin (gabapentin)’s rare side effects list (see RXList.com) does include “hair disorder” — I suppose this could mean hair loss.
Generally, effluviums will last less than a year when the offending drug stops being used. Women will need a proper medical workup for hair loss. For more, see WebMD - Telogen Effluvium and Other Effluviums.
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I have been on Gabapentin for several months and have lost a lot of hair.The drug info sheet says nothing about hair loss so why is it falling out.
I too have been taking neurontin for several months and have had a lot of hair loss. It appears that more research into this side effect needs to be conducted.
I have been on Gabapentin for several months also and am having alot of hair loss. I have never suffered hair loss befor and was not told this could be an issue.Anyone having this side effect should tell their doctor.