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Jul 24, 2014 at 11:43 PM
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I have gained 30 pounds from seroquel. Im having an episode currently. I think i should try something else.anyone know of a weight friendly or neutral medication for bi polar 1
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Jul 25, 2014 at 10:55 AM
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Hi, manicsucks, and welcome to Psych Central! I take Wellbutrin, but it's not really in the same category as Seroquel. Wellbutrin is an antidepressant and Seroquel is in the anti-psychotic family.
I definitely think this matter is something to talk to your doctor about. 
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Jul 25, 2014 at 05:20 PM
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Why an antipsychotic?
A mood stabilizer like Lamictal should work. Weight neutral, low side effects. You have to watch right away for a rash. That is rare though. __________________ The "paradox" is only a conflict between reality and your feeling of what reality "ought to be." -- Richard Feynman Major Depressive Disorder Anxiety Disorder with some paranoid delusions thrown in for fun. Recovering Alcoholic and Addict Possibly on low end of bi polar spectrum...trying to decide. Male, 50 Fetzima 80mg Lamictal 100mg Remeron 30mg for sleep Klonopin .5mg twice a day, cutting this back |
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Jul 25, 2014 at 05:45 PM
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I, too, have gained weight from Seroquel. It's been quite helpful for me, though. My suggestion is that you speak with your p-doc about an alternative AP. The only problem is, as far as I know all AP's cause weight gain.
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Jul 25, 2014 at 05:45 PM
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All the next generation anti-psychotics will cause weight gain in some people. Zyprexa's the worst of the lot. I've been on Geodon and Abilify, both supposedly weight neutral drugs, and I gained 89 pounds. Just changed back to Haldol.
Your pdoc is going to be the one to talk to. Don't fool around with your meds yourself. I halved my Abilify because I was so upset about my weight, and four days later, I was psychotic again. Good luck. __________________ the world is too loud Dx: Schizoaffective Disorder Depressive Type, PTSD, and Agoraphobia. Current meds: 30 mg Haldol, 10 mg Lexapro, 100 mg Lamictal, 0.5 mg Klonopin PRN |
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