Bipolor lithium side affects?????????

Question

I am taking litium for my bipolar, and one of the possible side affects really bothers me. HAIR LOSS.. How common is this while taking lithium? Does anyone have any experiences? Please help me out. I am 17, is it more common with older people? please help!

Answer 1

My wife is 35, bipolar and takes Geodon, Lamactil, Cymbalta and Lithium.  She still has a full head of hair.

The worst side effects she's had are drowsiness (she takes her meds about an hour before bed time due to this) and problems concentrating and retaining information which was found to be due to the Geodon.