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I am on seroquel (quetiapine) for bipolar and insomnia. it's no longer effective + weight gain. what would be a good med to susubstitute it for the same effect?

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Mood Stabilizers: Mood stabilizers are the standard of care for Bipolar disorder; This group of drugs includes; Lithium, Lamictal, Depacote, Tegretol and others; Seroquel may be replaced by Abilify, Latuda, (lurasidone) or Safris;

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

I am on seroquel (quetiapine) for bipolar and insomnia. it's no longer effective + weight gain. what would be a good med to susubstitute it for the same effect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Moshe Torem answered

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