Posted by B2chica on December 4, 2008, at 7:57:19
In reply to bipolar2 + weightloss, posted by applecheeks on December 3, 2008, at 13:55:29
AD's= wellbutrin, effexor, pristiq (weight loss or neutral)
i actually lost a few pounds on lexapro but i think that's not the norm.
-and poster above was right about wellbutrin, it can be stimulating to most so u normally need either a mood stabilizer or AP to go with it to avoid manic episodes.MS= lamictal, Topamax in fact many docs rx topamax when then rx things like zyprexa and the like to help stop weight gain.
AP=geodon and abilify but i've heard both weight loss and weight gain on it.
best bet is to try to sneak in some exercise with whatever drug you take. if the drug works and you feel better, yuo can have more energy and excercise thus loosing some pounds.
HTH
b2c.
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