Posted by one_little_victory on February 5, 2003, at 4:42:34
In reply to Prazac to treat Bipolar Disorder, posted by Florencia on February 4, 2003, at 12:07:17
From the things I have read lately you can get by with a lower dose of lithium than the older way of using it which is at, just about toxic doses.
I found more weight gain from ssri meds like Prozac than from Lithium. There is also talk of Topomax being used to lose weight or level off in weight while on medications. In a perfect world it would be nice to not have all of the weight and sex side effects and that junk but I think with maybe Topomax and maybe some other meds it can help slow down if not stop the weight. I am in my 30's and similar to your situation but I am a tall and well built guy so I can get away with a few extra pounds. I know it is hard for women and my girlfriend and other women friends have some had really bad problems with weight on psychiatric medications. I hope that can help, and hang in there.Marc
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