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Denise59

2y ago

Weight Gain on Bipolar Meds

Anyone gain weight with the bipolar meds

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gigibear

2y ago

Put on 30 pounds with depakote.
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Denise59

2y ago

Gosh I put on 40 pds in 4 months cause of bipolar meds
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TealB

2y ago

Major weight gain that I am trying to cope with- you’re not alone 💕
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Deborah

2y ago

Antipsychotics are the main weight gainer of meds used to treat bipolar disorder. Lithium, Depakote, and Tegretol are mood stabilizers and are also associated with weight gain. Lamotrigine is not. Good luck.

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