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Just curious

bbipolar
bbipolar
Which mood stabilizer do not cause weight gain? I know abilfy and lamictal don't but I can't tolerate abilify (makes me vomit) and lamictal doesn't seem to work that well. Are there others? Anyone know anything about Topomax?
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i just know of lamictal...

but it works great for me.

however it's actually made me LOSE weight which i guess they say isn't too healthy for me personally.
bbipolar
bbipolar
I know. I've lost at least ten pounds on it. Everyone thinks I look great, but I think I starting to wither, I'm 94lbs now. (okay, I'm only 4'11), but still. Does lithium make you gain, lose or indifferent?
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I've heard Lithium makes you gain and Topomax makes you lose.
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deleted_user
Lithium definitely puts the pounds on, but with exercise... well you know.
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Try lamictal again if you can ..the higher the dose the better ..im on 400. No weight gain at all for me.. just give the lamictal time if you can
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I have been on Topamaz, but had to come off of it because of bad side effects like aphasia (forgwtting where I am), dizziness, severe tingling and shaking of the hands and feet, confusion, lack of focus, etc.

I take lithium ER and that has never made me gain weight.
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I have taken Topomax for six months with Lamictal and it seems to work. However the side effects are something you have to decide whether or not you can put up with. For me I have a hard time remembering or finding the right words, my husband either laughs or gets irritated. good side effect I lost 20 pounds. I have no appetite which is good and bad!
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