Posted by harryp on May 8, 2004, at 8:45:04
In reply to Starting Abilify tomorrow. Lots of questions..., posted by kittencat on May 8, 2004, at 1:30:45
I defer to your doctor, but personally I can't agree with prescribing AP's regularly to someone who does not have quasi-psychotic anxiety or psychotic symptoms. Too little is known about these drugs.
The mood-stabilizer Lamictal has a very mild AD effect for many and doesn't seem to be terrible in the weight gain department.
There are two AD's for which weight gain is almost unheard of: Welbutrin and Parnate. Prozac is better than most, from what I've heard and experienced.
Have you tried Parnate? It has one of the best SE profiles overall, is considered a "big gun" as far as depression is concerned, and actually has a stimulant effect.
The downside is that you must be cautious with your diet and with drug interactions (there are lots of MAOI veterans on this site who can help with that, and refer you to the best info)
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