Epilim (sodium valproate) - wrecks havoc with thyroid?

[BrecklandRanger]

Hi.

I've been taking both Epilim (sodium valproate) and Tegretol (carbamazepine) for about 20+ years. I read a medical paper sometime ago that mentioned Epilim can disrupt the thyroid functions. I can't find the paper as I'd like to investigate this further, but I'll post it here if I track it down!

Was wondering if anybody here either has experienced this, or knows somebody whose thyroid has been affected by this drug?

[Hidden]

Hi, Might this have been the paper you saw? Jane x

pmj.bmj.com/content/63/744/...

[BrecklandRanger]

Thanks Jane! If anyone's interested, there's also been a recent trial where both drugs mentioned were suspected of altering the thyroid: medscape.com/viewarticle/72...

[Jointhedots]

Hi,

I am 16 yrs on Epilim and have read it is one of the long-term side effects on the in packet leaflet.

"Underactive thyroid gland, which may cause tiredness or weight gain (hypothyroidism)."

medicines.org.uk/emc/files/...