Yes, I do. I find it more weight neutral than IR, probably because of the release action (lower spikes and more level longer action). I also like that it is taken all at night usually, whereas IR is usually twice per day when taken for moodstabilization, as opposed to just a sleep aid. Though XR does help with sleep, I take both at night because in the last year I needed extra sleep help. IR works better and quicker to knock me out. I need to take my evening meds at 7 pm, ideally. That timing is something you'll maybe need to play with.

When I used to take only IR, years ago, it made me too tired in the daytime, sometimes. XR doesn't, once I adjusted to it. And I did. I think XR has been a good moodstabilizer for me, despite the metabolic effects. The longest time I've been mostly stable for a very long time.