I recently started taking Topamax for
migraines and hear it is a common side
effect for hair loss. I do NOT want to
lose hair. I did some research and read
that you need 50mg of zinc and 100 mcg or
more of selenium to combat the issue from
a neuro standpoint. I also read that
Primrose oil, biotin and Omega 3's are
wonderful for hair and skin. Do far this
is what I have been doing.
I bought a supplement called Purvana it
contains the following:
Vitamin A (as Palmitate) 5,000 IU 100%
I also take three 1200 mg of fish oil per
day so 3600 mg
1300 mg of primrose and then I also add on
another 5000mcg of biotin.
I recently purchased zinc 50 mg and
selenium 200 mcg could I add one of each
of these on a day? I am concerned I will
be taking too many and maybe MAKE my hair
fall out on it own!
I also purchased centrum, it contains zinc
and selenium on it's own, but not enough
of the rec dosage to combat the hair loss
I could have from this med. This is all
preventive at the moment, I want to hope
the worst that happens is I have even
better hair when I am done.
Here is the Centrum ing. Would it be best
to emiminate the purvana and use this
instead and boost it with the zinc and
selenium. Am I overdosing on vitamins?
Vitamin A 3500 IU (29% as Beta-Carotene)
70%
Vitamin C 90 mg 150%
Vitamin D 400 IU 100%
Vitamin E 30 IU 100%
Vitamin K 25 mcg 31%
Thiamin 1.5 mg 100%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 100%
Niacin 20 mg 100%
Vitamin B6 2 mg 100%
Folic Acid 500 mcg 125%
Vitamin B12 6 mcg 100%
Biotin 30 mcg 10%
Pantothenic Acid 10 mg 100%
Calcium 200 mg 20%
Iron 18 mg 100%
Phosphorus 109 mg 11%
Iodine 150 mcg 100%
Magnesium 100 mg 25%
Zinc 11 mg 73%
Selenium 55 mcg 79%
Copper 0.9 mg 45%
Manganese 2.3 mg 115%
Chromium 35 mcg 29%
Molybdenum 45 mcg 60%
Chloride 72 mg 2%
Potassium 80 mg 2%
Boron 150 mcg *
Nickel 5 mcg *
Silicon 2 mg *
Tin 10 mcg *
Vanadium 10 mcg *
Lutein 250 mcg *
Lycopene 300 mcg *
*Daily Value (%DV) not established.
Thank you for any help anyone may offer.
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rooted
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Posted: 09-15-08 03:30am
Any vitamins that your body does NOT need
will exit through your urine.
Is you main concern the minerals and
potential for hair loss?
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summiebee
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Joined: 14 Sep 2008 Posts: 2
re: Posted: 09-15-08 09:09am
My main concern is the hair loss, I do not
want any! I have been taking some of these
vitamins and minerals for years to promote
good skin, hair and nails, and they work
well for me. (Biotin and Omega 3's) I
have read though in a lot of research
papers online that the zinc and selenium
are depleted and that is why the hair loss
occurs witht he drug I am taking. I have
tried other options and this drug is
actually working for me. Some say the
rapid weight loss on this drug is what
makes the hair fall out. I think it is a
combo of things myself, including poor
diet. I think I wll not use the centrum
and add the zinc and selenium to the
cocktail I take at night. I hope this
combats the issue. I am only 5 days into
the drug so too early to tell if this is a
side effect for me, but I like the results
of the vitamins and minerals so far on my
skin, hair and nails!!!!
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Posted: 09-16-08 03:38am
Have you consulted with a dermatologist?
S/He might be able to advise and consult
you in your progress.
