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Originally Posted by sarahsweets
Do not be afraid because she suggested an antipsychotic to you. Many people with bp are on them and they arent always for psychotic episodes. In fact I would bet that most people with bipolar are on them for mood stabilization than psychosis. Some AAP's cause weight gain, some less so. I take Geodon which has been weight neutral for me.
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Hi,
I am on 2 antipsychotics already and have been on another one in the past. Zyprexa sounds like one of the worst with the weight gain and some of the side effects compared to the ones I've been on. Maybe I should ask about Geodon though...unless I just bite the bullet and try the Zyprexa.