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GlossaryLamotrigine

medication used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder

Lamotrigine, also known by the brand name Lamictal, is a medication primarily used to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It works by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain and is effective in reducing the frequency and severity of seizures and mood swings.

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research Telogen Effluvium Caused by Magnesium Valproate and Lamotrigine

16 citations, October 2004 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

Two people lost a lot of hair because of epilepsy drugs, but their hair grew back after changing medication.

research Alopecia in Association with Lamotrigine Use

13 citations, July 2010 in “Drug safety”

Lamotrigine may cause hair loss, affecting treatment compliance and health.

research Hair Loss as a Side Effect of Lamotrigine Treatment

9 citations, August 2006 in “American Journal of Psychiatry”

A woman's hair loss stopped after she stopped taking lamotrigine, suggesting it might cause hair loss.

research Hair Loss as a Side Effect of Lamotrigine Treatment

1 citations, July 2006 in “American Journal of Psychiatry”

Lamotrigine can cause hair loss.

research Lareb Provides Update on Lamotrigine-Associated Alopecia

July 2015 in “Reactions weekly”

Lamotrigine can cause hair loss in some patients.

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