I've been on Lamictal for two weeks. My hair has been shedding a lot. I don't know if hair just does this sometimes or if I'm responding to emotional distress from a couple of months ago or what? I'm making sure I take my iron every day just in case. Also, my lower belly is bloated and feels hard! I don't know how a pregnancy could occur because I'm on BC and use condoms. It is the week before I'm supposed to get my period, but typically my bloated belly feels soft. Am I gaining weight?!

I'm afraid that I may have to go off this med if I'm going to gain weight and lose my hair, but I can't afford to keep seeing a Pdoc. Help!