A 56-year-old female asked:
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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Dr. Robert Isaacsanswered
41 years experience
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.
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Dr. Robert Isaacs commented
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I should say possible thyroid dysfunction. Not everyone who takes lithium will have thyroid issues.
Mar 5, 2014
Dr. Daryl Tanskianswered
Specializes in Psychiatry
Options: Although not fda indicated for the treatment of bipolar depression both Aripiprazole and lamotragine have a low risk of weight gain.
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