I lost more than half of my hair due to Depakote.. Will it grow back? What can I do to grow it back? (Photo)

September 20, 2015
Asked By:zaroshka in Oman, OM

Hello..I have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was on 1000 mg of Depakote and that me lose more than half of my hair. I stopped the medication for one month now but my hair Is still falling and thinning out? I would like to know if anyone have been through this experience gor their hair back after stopping the medication? And what can I do to re grow my hair. Thank you

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September 23, 2015

Answer: You need to have a diagnosis of why you are losing hair before considering treatment.

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September 23, 2015

Answer: You need to have a diagnosis of why you are losing hair before considering treatment.

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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September 24, 2015

Answer: Hair loss with Depakote

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September 24, 2015

Answer: Hair loss with Depakote

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September 23, 2015

Answer: I lost hair when I was put on the drug Depakote

September 23, 2015

Answer: I lost hair when I was put on the drug Depakote

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