I took 1500mg of lithium daily for Bipolar II and it's been the only medication that really controlled my rapid, mixed cycling. Some minimal weight gain...and I think that by feeling better I regained my appetite...but NO other side effects. Basically a wonder drug for me.
Because of a major screw-up in IP I ended up on Depakote...good for mania but not for depression. As soon as I can get an appt with my new pdoc...end of November I'm going back on it...only drawback is the blood tests but that's no biggie...