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I have bipolar disorder and already take bupropion. are there any mood stabilizers that have weight loss as a symptom?

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As above : Mood stabilizer can increase weight however . There r few that less likely to do that . Discuss with u provider. Good luck.

Answered 10/4/2016

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See below: Topiramate is one and even indicated for weight loss.. Zonisamide is another anti-epileptic with weight loss properties. While anti-epileptics may all have benefit in bipolar, zonisamide has not been well studied and one paper did described a worsening of symptom when this was used.

Answered 3/6/2016

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