Posted by susan C on June 25, 2001, at 23:00:24
In reply to DEPAKOTE: what used for (beside seizures) and:, posted by Janelle on June 25, 2001, at 22:31:01
> My pdoc suggested I try Depakote, but the insert from the sample package she gave me scared the heck out of me, especially the possible side effect of alopecia (hair loss). She gave it to me to help calm my racing thoughts. Anyone have any experience, know if Depakote works for this? And what are some common side effects? Thanks.
dr-bob has very complete info in "tips" section, for example. I am on depakote and had the same (scared) first reaction...it has helped stablize my moods and as a friend says, it has been used a long time by a lot of people, so there is a lot known about it. like any med, there are pluses and minuses. The hair loss for people I have talked to and for me is an increase in strands that come out say when you shower or run your hand through your hair. I am not bald! Start taking a multivitamin with selium and zinc like centrum silver.
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