I've gained 30 lbs on zyprexa. I'm still relatively thin; my US size 5 jeans still fit me. But I don't like all the extra fat on my body.

I mentioned the weight gain to my pdoc yesterday, and he said that he would be willing to switch the zyprexa for a weight neutral AP. He suggested four different drugs-latuda, geodon, saphris, and invega. He told me to do some research on these four meds and to come back later with an idea of which I might like to try.

My question has two parts. First, do you consider a weight gain of 30 lbs to be a valid reason for going off a medication that has really helped? I'd rather be fat and happy than thin and miserable...

Secondly, have you had experience with any of the four meds listed? Which ones have helped you? What side effects have you had?

Thanks!