AGAIN, I am experiencing side-effects of Lithium: weakness in my hands and legs, frequent urination, extra thirst, and heart skipping beats (not sure if that last one is the Lithium, though, or due to recent AP changes).

I'm so sick and tired of having to whine at my pdoc about the Lithium and lowering the dose on and off. I am sick of worrying about my kidneys in the future.

What is a better alternative to Lithium that is NOT a weight gainer and is NOT any of the following: Trileptal (already take it, not sure if it even works), Topomax (makes me have confusion spells... SCARY!!!), or Lamictal (ALLERGIC).

I guess that leaves me with the big weight-gainer Depakote. I don't need to gain any weight, I need to lose another 40 lbs (I've already lost 60 lbs.). Any other options??? HELP!!!

P.S. I very well may just stay on Lithium and lower my dosage. Of course this is all speculation and brainstorming, it's up to my pdoc.