Do you know of a good mood stabiliser that doesn't make you gain weight?

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BiPoMe

28/05/2020 at 12:53

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Hi all, I'm really discovering this site today, I hope that's ok. I was wondering if any of you know of any mood stabilisers or other bipolar medicines that don't make you gain weight? I'm on lithium and it works well but I'm hoping to talk to my doctor about finding a better fit and one that make me fat. Any advise is appreciated! :)

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twomes

23/06/2020 at 16:07

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@BiPoMe I've heard that lamotrigine doesn't cause weight gain, but i've never been on it myself, so I'm not sure. Maybe other people on here can speak on it.

Do you know of a good mood stabiliser that doesn't make you gain weight? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/treatments-for-bipolar-disorder/do-you-know-of-a-good-mood-stabilisers-that-do-3407 2020-06-23 16:07:11

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23/06/2020 at 16:13

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@BiPoMe @twomes Hello BiPoMe and twomes, thank you for starting and participating in this discussion. Let me tag some members who can maybe share their thoughts on this topic.

Hello all, how are you today? Have you experienced weight gain with your bipolar medicines? Have you tried lamotrigine? How to you combat the weight gain? Do you have any thoughts or advice to share?
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Becky55

15/03/2021 at 00:45

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@twomes I have had great success with Lamictal, the only mood stablizer that doesnt cause weight gain. It is now the second best for treatment in Bipolar

ElizabethJane1

02/03/2023 at 18:41

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I’m on lithium about 30+ years. I haven’t found that I have gained weight whilst on it.

Do you know of a good mood stabiliser that doesn't make you gain weight?

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