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Trying to find a mood stabilizer bipolar-depression med that does not make you gain weight i've tried zyprexa saphris (asenapine) and latuda?
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Lithium: Consider lithium, and speak to your doctor about it. Lithium is a tried, tested and proven mood stabiliser. It has some limitations, which include toxicity at high levels and thyroid dysfunction, but it does not cause weight gain. Its level will need to be monitored periodically. It may be a reasonable choice. Do discuss it with your doctor.
Answered 11/27/2017
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Options: Although not fda indicated for the treatment of bipolar depression both Aripiprazole and lamotragine have a low risk of weight gain.
Answered 6/24/2014
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