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Originally Posted by Maerlyn138
I've been using Seroquel for years it's the one thing, at least since I've tried nothing else, that helps me sleep. I am having weight problems though and I wonder if thats one of the reasons?! Does that "Geo" med or Abilify act similiarly as a mood stabilizer? I am also on Vraylar which, without insurance, is very expensive.
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Yes Abilify is an antipsychotic, works good for stability or boosting an antidepressant. Seroquel raises your triglycerides making you crave junk foods or food in general, also causing diabetes. I personally hate seroquel but it does work, Haldol has been a game changer for me along with my Lamictal, weight about the same. I consider myself “hard to treat”, Tegretol worked great for me and also doubles as a nerve pain medication (my back) but I was getting toxic doses and came off. If it wasn’t for the hair loss, I’d probably still be on Depakote, worked pretty well.