Depakote and Hair Loss WisdomCard™

  1. eMedTV: Depakote and Hair Loss bipolar-disorder.emedtv.com - Depakote and Hair Loss
  2. Epilepsy.com: Common Side Effects of Depakote ER: Hair Loss epilepsy.com - Common Side Effects of Depakote ER: Hair Loss
  3. Google Scholar: Articles on Depakote and Hair Loss scholar.google.com - Articles on Depakote and Hair Loss
  4. About.com: Thinning Hair or Hair Loss as a Bipolar Medication Side Effect bipolar.about.com - Thinning Hair or Hair Loss as a Bipolar Medication Side Effect
  5. PDRHealth: Depakote: What Side Effects May Occur? pdrhealth.com - Depakote: What Side Effects May Occur?
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Research Notes on Depakote and Hair Loss


Hair loss is a common side effect of using Depakote (divalproex).1 In studies, hair loss was more common for people who were taking Depakote for partial seizures.1 Approximately 24% of people who take Depakote may experience some degree of hair loss.1

Fast Facts:

  • Depakote is used to treat mania, epilepsy, and seizures.2
  • For people who experience hair loss while taking Depakote, the hair usually grows back after the medication is stopped.2
  • Zinc and selenium may decrease the risk of losing hair while taking Depakote.2


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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 eMedTV: Depakote and Hair Loss
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Epilepsy.com: Common Side Effects of Depakote ER: Hair Loss

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