hair loss on gabapentin

[KMCODY1]

I too have experienced hair loss on gabapentin. I've been taking for about 6 1/2 months and it just the last 3 weeks that it started coming out faster than average. But in that length of time I bet I've lost 1/4 or 1/3 of my hair....hit me hard and fast. When I went to take my medicine tonight it just dawned on me that it could be the cause. I've been taking it after reconstructive surgery on foot and calf. I don't see the doctor for a few weeks, so I'm going to do without for a week and see how the pain is. I'm getting some of the folic acid and hope for the best. Thank you for the advice on the folic acid.

[LotteM]

I am so sorry for you! And to hear that. I read about it here when trying to get more info on gabapentin, as I have just started on it. I guess you, and probably eventually I also, just have to choose between two evils 😏. Meanwhile, I do hope the gabapentin works well for you.

Maybe you should slowly redice the dose rather than stop taling it abruptly. The latter (stopping abruptly) seems ill-advised, but other will know more or have experience.

[Joolsg]

I'm now on pregabalin and that is also causing hair loss. I posted about gabapentin causing my hair to fall out about 8 months ago.

It is listed as a rare side effect but I've ha at least 20 people from other forums report the same thing.

The pregabalin helps my RLS and lets me sleep so if I have to lose my hair , bring it on. I'd rather be bald than have the constant creepy crawly jumpy legs.

[Judypudy]

Hair loss and weight gain. I'll be bald and fat but my legs won't hurt

[Hidden]

Your welcome. Unfortunately, I was on it for 3 years. & I've lost A LOT of hair. It's all abt my personal looks, but, I hope u can get yr doctor to send u to a Dermatologist. Try & keep the daily fall out, in a baggy & mark the days. Re: Monday/Tuesday etc...I wish u the best!🙋❤STAY STRONG!💪🙂even during these difficult times...Ik yr struggles!😳