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lithium and hair loss

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jonjon125
jonjon125

does anyone know how common hair loss is in lithium taking is its just my doctor has asked me to think about going on lithium but my main concern is I am getting married soon and cant be going bald :-)

any help would be appreciated

thanks

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  • Pooh_bear
    Pooh_bear

    Posted

    Hi I know that it is a while since this post was made. I have been taking lithium for nearly fifteen years and have never suffered hair loss - the opposite infact. My hair is thick as ever.
  • jonjon125
    jonjon125

    Posted

    Hi Thanks for the reply did u ever get aggressive and change into a different person as i was on it for a month and i had to get taken off it as i had went all jekyll and hyde on everyone lol.

    Thanks

  • Pooh_bear
    Pooh_bear

    Posted

    No never. I am on lithium for severe recurrent depression and it has been a lifesaver.
  • jonjon125
    jonjon125

    Posted

    Hi i was put on it to stabilise my moods and i started becoming aggressive and severly suicidal so my doctor had to take me off it but i thot it was working lol
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