Hair loss appears to be a possible side effect of Topamax^® (topiramate). In clinical studies, hair loss was reported in up to 5 percent of children (age 10 to 16) taking Topamax for epilepsy. In adults, at least 1 percent of people taking Topamax for migraines reported hair loss (although the exact percentage was not reported). Given how common hair loss is in the general population, it is difficult to say whether it is caused by the medicine, genetics, other factors, or a combination of these things.

 

If you experience hair loss with Topamax, talk with your healthcare provider. Depending on how severe the hair loss is, there are things that he or she may be able to do. If your symptoms continue to be bothersome or if your healthcare provider believes the medicine is causing your hair loss, he or she may recommend trying another medicine for your condition.