research Telogen Effluvium Caused by Magnesium Valproate and Lamotrigine
Two people lost a lot of hair because of epilepsy drugs, but their hair grew back after changing medication.
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30 / 119 results research Alopecia in Association with Lamotrigine Use
Lamotrigine may cause hair loss, affecting treatment compliance and health.
research Hair Loss as a Side Effect of Lamotrigine Treatment
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
Lamotrigine can cause hair loss.
research Lareb Provides Update on Lamotrigine-Associated Alopecia
Lamotrigine can cause hair loss in some patients.
research Rare Combination of Adverse Effects Associated With Lamotrigine Treatment
A young man had rare serious side effects from an epilepsy drug, leading to stopping the drug.
research A Comparison of the Effects of Lamotrigine and Levetiracetam and Lamotrigine and Valproate Sodium in Patients with Epilepsy
Levetiracetam and valproate sodium both reduce seizures when added to lamotrigine, but levetiracetam has fewer side effects.
research Long-Term Control of Epileptic Drop Attacks With the Combination of Valproate, Lamotrigine, and a Benzodiazepine: A Proof of Concept, Open Label Study
The drug combination significantly reduced epileptic drop attacks in patients.
research Acute Encephalomyelitis Syndromes Associated with H1N1 Influenza Vaccinations; Erythema Multiforme Secondary to H1N1 Vaccine; Cytolytic Hepatitis Possibly Related to Oral Contraceptives; Drug Rash with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome Associated with Lamotrigine: First Report; Behavioral Disinhibition with Baclofen; Minoxidil-Induced Trichostasis Spinulosa of Terminal Hair; Delayed-Onset Mirtazapine-Related Leukopenia
Various medications and vaccines can cause serious side effects.
research Risk of Valproic Acid-Related Alopecia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Valproic acid increases the risk of hair loss more than other drugs, especially in migraine patients, and lamotrigine may be a safer alternative.
research Antiseizure Medication-Induced Alopecia: A Literature Review
Some antiseizure medications can cause reversible hair loss, with valproate, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine being the most common.
research The Usual Treatment of Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias
The document concludes that inhalation of oxygen and sumatriptan injections are primary for cluster headaches, indomethacin for paroxysmal hemicrania, and lidocaine and lamotrigine for SUNCT, but SUNCT often resists treatment.
research The Prevalence and Management of Side Effects of Lithium and Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers in Bipolar Disorder from a Clinical Perspective
Mood stabilizers like lithium and anticonvulsants have side effects that can lead to patients stopping their medication, and managing these effects is important for treatment adherence.
research Reproductive Dysfunction in Women with Epilepsy
Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.
research Dermatologic Side Effects of Psychotropic Medications
Psychotropic medications can cause skin reactions, including severe conditions like SJS and TEN, and it's important for psychiatrists to recognize and manage these side effects.
research Drug Reaction With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms and Severe Involvement of Digestive Tract: Description of Two Cases
Severe digestive issues in DRESS need early endoscopy for better treatment.
research Prolonged Drug-Induced Hypersensitivity Syndrome/DRESS With Alopecia Areata and Autoimmune Thyroiditis
A severe medication reaction required long treatment and led to hair loss and thyroid issues.
research A Case of Eruptive Lichen Spinulosus After Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
A boy developed a rare skin condition after recovering from a severe skin reaction, and it improved with lotion treatment.
research How Should You Use the Lab to Monitor Patients Taking a Mood Stabilizer
Patients on mood stabilizers need regular health checks, but many aren't monitored properly.
research Commonly Prescribed Medications Associated With Alopecia
Valproic acid, a common antiepileptic medication, can cause reversible hair loss in patients.
research Summary of Findings on Psychotropic Medications
Second-generation antipsychotics offer no significant benefit over first-generation ones for schizophrenia.
research 25-Year-Old Woman With New-Onset Seizures
A woman's new seizures were caused by a brain tumor likely linked to her past cancer treatment, and choosing safe seizure medications is important for women who can have children.
research Difficult-To-Treat Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy In A Young Woman
The young woman with epilepsy became seizure-free after finding the right combination of medications.
research Levetiracetam in the Treatment of Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsies
Levetiracetam is widely used and generally well-tolerated for treating idiopathic generalized epilepsies, with tiredness as the main side effect.
research The Irish Experience in Pediatric Parry Romberg Syndrome: A Case Series Highlighting Management and Surgical Outcomes
Children with Parry Romberg Syndrome had successful facial fat-grafting surgeries after disease stabilization with no complications.
research Anticonvulsant-Induced Cutaneous Reactions
Some anticonvulsant drugs can cause skin reactions, ranging from mild to severe, and managing these reactions is important for patient care.
research Hair Loss with Levetiracetam in Five Patients with Epilepsy
Levetiracetam may cause hair loss, which can potentially reverse with lower doses or stopping the drug.
research Adverse Cutaneous Reactions to Mood Stabilizers
Mood stabilizers can cause serious skin reactions; careful monitoring and immediate treatment are crucial.
research Hepatitis C Treatment and Alopecia Totalis
Hepatitis C treatment may trigger complete hair loss, especially in those with a history of patchy hair loss, but hair usually grows back within a year.
research Alopecias Due to Drugs and Other Skin and Systemic Disorders
Hair loss can be caused by stress, infections, drugs, and various diseases, with treatment depending on accurate diagnosis.