Posted by Chloe on March 23, 2002, at 20:30:14
In reply to Re:Li,Depakote (hair loss) side effect question, posted by Kristin on March 23, 2002, at 14:20:57
> I had the same thing happen to on Depakote. I thought that it was from highlighting my hair too much, but it turns out it was the medication. Why can't someone invent a Bipolar II medication that doesnt cause hair to fall out, glaucoma, skin rashes, or the "dumb effect"!!!!
I am on a really low dose of depakote, 250mgs/day. So I am hoping and praying that my body will adjust to the dose, and my hair will regrow or at least stop falling out so rapidly.I am so discourged about side effects. Every mood stabilizer gives me such unpleasant side effects that I tend to go off them and my life goes into the trash heap! So I just feel so strongly, and so does my pdoc and loved ones that I should stay on the depakote...Is there anyone out there who has stayed on depakote for more than a few months and seen the hair loss level off? Anyone else with personal experiences?
Thanks so much all
Chloe
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