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MARY L
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MARY L asked in HealthMental Health · 1 decade ago

Depakote.......has anyone else been taking this?

I have been taking depakote for bipolar/depression and my hair is falling out. It started about 2 months ago and is steadily getting worse. Aside from this side affect I have had no other problems. Is or has this happened to anyone else out there? What did you do? I have also been taking zinc and super b vitamins, but is doesn't seem to alleviate the problem.

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  • 1 decade ago

    When I took this medication for several months, I had several issues. I don't think there is a whole lot that can be done about the side effects.. I ended up having to stop it all together. You should probably talk to your psych and/or family doctor.

  • 1 decade ago

    vitamins aren't going to cancel out the fact that you are taking a serious drug everyday. do you really need an anti-psychotic.. or do you need hair? think of what it must be doing to the inside of your body.

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