Epilim and hair loss
 

I have noticed since taking epilim, my hair seems to be falling out quite a bit. I'm finding more hair than normal in my bed, in my hairbrushes, on the floor, and especially in the shower after I've had a shower. I've read this is common side effect, and I'm obviously going to speak to my psychiatrist about it, but I'm not seeing him for another few weeks. Is the hair loss reversible? Has anyone else taking epilim experienced this?

I imagine it is reversible, but I don't know anything about it I'm afraid. Have you thought about calling NHSdirect/NHS111?

I don't know if this is relevant but just wanted to share that my hair falls out an awful lot when I'm under stress. Once things have settled down it grows back, but I understand that it can be quite distressing when you've got big clumps of it coming out when you brush it etc!
My point was try not to let it stress you out too much because I've got myself caught in a bit of a visous circle with that before xx

I am on epillim and side effects, such as hair loss, may be able to be managed with dosage adjustments.
Sorry your having this problem but please try to wait till you see your doc sort it out. If its really getting you down you could ring your cmht and ask to speak to your psych on the phone or leave a message for him to get back to you.

Is it for Epilepsy? I work in care and have worked with people on Epilim and haven't come across this, but if it is happening for you then it's definitely worth having a chat with your doctor or psych.

Thankyou everyone - I have phoned my psych, because of this and a few other side effects of meds and issues I'm having and he's going to see me in the end of the week.

bella cullen - I take it as a mood stabilizer