I am sorry to tell you that weight gain and medication is a fact of life. You have to ask yourself which is more important, mental and emotional stability or extra weight.

If you are overly concerned about weight gain, I recommend you have a discussion with your doctor about Metformin. Yes, it is a drug for the management of Diabetes. Studies have shown that Metformin helps weight management (providing you are eating and living a healthy lifestyle). Some doctors out there are prescribing it off label as part of a psychiatric medication regimen.

I was rapidly gaining weight on my own medication. But, since the introduction of Metformin, that seems to be under control.