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Posted by JaneB on August 12, 2001, at 16:48:06
Thinning hair. Ugh! Which med should I eliminate--Celexa or Klonopin? Pdoc ignores concern. Maybe it is not a med problem but I need to know. Thanks to PB contributors I have learned a lot but this problem has me stumped. JaneB
Posted by Rick on August 13, 2001, at 18:13:21
In reply to Hair loss culprit--Celexa or Klonopin?, posted by JaneB on August 12, 2001, at 16:48:06
> Thinning hair. Ugh! Which med should I eliminate--Celexa or Klonopin? Pdoc ignores concern. Maybe it is not a med problem but I need to know. Thanks to PB contributors I have learned a lot but this problem has me stumped. JaneB
I had some hair loss on Klonopin, and that was BEFORE I tried a Celexa+Klonopin trial for 12 weeks. (I'm still taking Klonopin.) I know I've heard the same from others about K, and seen it listed as an infrequent side effect. I'm at the age where some hair loss could be expected naturally, but this came on suddenly and the pattern of loss was unusual.
I began taking Propecia, which hasn't really been studied for reversing medication-induced hair loss. At the same time, I also began taking a combo of minerals my pdoc recommended, namely copper+selenium+zinc in specific amounts. (I *believe* zinc was the third one; I don't recall for sure because I now take this as part of a multi-vitamin with lots of other good-for-you vitamins and minerals.)
Regardless, I was skeptical but surprised to find that almost all of the lost hair gradually grew back.
Sorry to say it since women can't take Propecia, but my bets are on the Propecia helping the most. But the mineral combo might be worth a try. I get the amount I need by taking TWO "One-a-Day Over 50" multivitamins daily -- one in the morning and one at night. I'm not over fifty, but so far no one's refused to sell it to me or told me how young I look for my age.
Posted by Thrud on August 14, 2001, at 0:58:06
In reply to Hair loss culprit--Celexa or Klonopin?, posted by JaneB on August 12, 2001, at 16:48:06
Hi Jane.
I used to take Propecia for 3 years (I am a male) but switched to Regaine (5% Mynoxydil (spelling?)) because of sexual effects of propecia. Regaine can be used by both males and females and I found it even more effective than propecia. However, you must manually apply it twice per day, which is more of a hassle than just taking a pill. Also it makes your hair a bit greasy. (I actually like this property because I can style it better!)
A monthly supply costs about the same as that of propecia and is available over the counter at drug stores. You can also get 3-month supplies which are cheaper again. You must be patient with it: although I found it stopped hair loss fairly quickly it took a couple of months before I noticed regrowth occurring.
Overall I am very happy with it and recommend it.Hope this helps.
Thrud
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