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Posted by Rikki on August 27, 2001, at 19:26:06
Hello....I just found this forum last night. I saw my pdoc today and he prescribed Depakote 250mg to go along with the Paxil in treating my Bipolar (hypomanic) and anxiety.
I've read some of the other posts about depakote and would really like to hear more about it. I am also hypothyroid which causes hair loss as well. I don't want to lose anymore hair. It isn't at all as thick as it once was. I also worry about vomiting and vertigo and vision problems. My pdoc didn't tell me about those. I've already got problems in those areas and don't need anymore to add to it.
I do find it encouraging to hear that the "fog" I experience may clear up with taking depakote. I hope so. I've dulled quite a bit and need to sharpen my self up again.
Please tell me more about Depakote.
Thanks...Rikki
Posted by SalArmy4me on August 28, 2001, at 2:33:52
In reply to New to Depakote, posted by Rikki on August 27, 2001, at 19:26:06
Medication-induced alopecia is an occasional side effect of many psychopharmaceuticals. Most of the mood stabilizer and antidepressant drugs can lead to this condition. Some antipsychotic and antianxiety agents induce alopecia. Hair loss is also related to hypothyroidism, which can be induced by lithium and other agents. Alopecia might not be reported by some people, but physicians should be aware of this potential problem which may contribute to noncompliance. Lithium causes hair loss in 12-19% of long-term users. Valproic acid and/ or divalproex precipitates alopecia in up to 12% of patients in a dose-dependent relationship. Incidences up to 28% are observed with high valproate concentration exposures. These pharmaceuticals also can change hair color and structure. The occurrence of carbamazepine-induced alopecia is at or below 6%. Hair loss is less common with other mood stabilizers. Tricyclic antidepressants, maprotilene, trazodone, and virtually all the new generation of antidepressants may on rare occasions lead to alopecia. The same applies to haloperidol, olanzepine, risperidone, clonazepam, and buspirone, but not to other neuroleptics, benzodiazepines, or barbiturates, selected antihistamines, and antiparkinsonians. Discontinuation of the medication or dose reduction almost always leads to complete hair regrowth. The therapeutic value of mineral supplements remains unclear.
Posted by Jane D on August 28, 2001, at 12:20:21
In reply to Re: New to Depakote » Rikki, posted by SalArmy4me on August 28, 2001, at 2:33:52
Sal,
Please post the citations (source) when you post things like the below.
Thanks,
Jane
> Medication-induced alopecia is an occasional side effect of many psychopharmaceuticals. Most of the mood stabilizer and antidepressant drugs can lead to this condition. Some antipsychotic and antianxiety agents induce alopecia. Hair loss is also related to hypothyroidism, which can be induced by lithium and other agents. Alopecia might not be reported by some people, but physicians should be aware of this potential problem which may contribute to noncompliance. Lithium causes hair loss in 12-19% of long-term users. Valproic acid and/ or divalproex precipitates alopecia in up to 12% of patients in a dose-dependent relationship. Incidences up to 28% are observed with high valproate concentration exposures. These pharmaceuticals also can change hair color and structure. The occurrence of carbamazepine-induced alopecia is at or below 6%. Hair loss is less common with other mood stabilizers. Tricyclic antidepressants, maprotilene, trazodone, and virtually all the new generation of antidepressants may on rare occasions lead to alopecia. The same applies to haloperidol, olanzepine, risperidone, clonazepam, and buspirone, but not to other neuroleptics, benzodiazepines, or barbiturates, selected antihistamines, and antiparkinsonians. Discontinuation of the medication or dose reduction almost always leads to complete hair regrowth. The therapeutic value of mineral supplements remains unclear.
Posted by Krazy Kat on August 28, 2001, at 13:42:56
In reply to New to Depakote, posted by Rikki on August 27, 2001, at 19:26:06
Rikki:
There was a thread just before this one if you want to checck that out. It was helpful to me...
- KK
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