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Old Apr 28, 2014, 02:57 PM
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Greetings to all. I am diagnosed as Bipolar II but since starting Abilify about four years ago my mood has remained down and I've gained 60, yes sixty, pounds. I fear leaving the house and having people see the abundant new me. I gave up Abilify 4 months ago and have been even more depressed but only lost 9 pounds. Any similar stories?
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Old Apr 28, 2014, 05:58 PM
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sounds like abilify wasn't very successful for you. im on Topamax and it has worked great. been stable on it for 3 years and lost 55 pounds.
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Old Apr 28, 2014, 06:21 PM
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You need to try another medication. From what you've posted you need to get professional help asap.
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Old Apr 28, 2014, 06:25 PM
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Ya I tried zyprexa last year and started to gain weight so I quickly got off of it..now I'm on geodon abd it helps do much with no weight gain. I.hope things get better for you. :-)

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I gained 15 lbs on Zyprexa.
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Old Apr 29, 2014, 12:28 AM
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Greetings to all. I am diagnosed as Bipolar II but since starting Abilify about four years ago my mood has remained down and I've gained 60, yes sixty, pounds. I fear leaving the house and having people see the abundant new me. I gave up Abilify 4 months ago and have been even more depressed but only lost 9 pounds. Any similar stories?
Have you tried lamotrigine or latuda? Both of those are weight neutral.
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