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Feb 12, 2008 at 05:57 PM
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Hi. I'm 44 and have been diagnosed with just depression most of my life. Now my new doc says I am Bipolar II and just started me on Lithium. I have been reading about weight gain as a side effect and that worries me. Anybody have any experience with lithium and weight gain??
Oh I also take Lamictal which I have been on for several years with no side effects. |
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Feb 20, 2008 at 10:47 PM
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i am on lithium and a few others i have to date put on 40 lbs ...
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Feb 22, 2008 at 09:15 PM
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Hi. I have been on Lithium for 15 years for BP I. I am also on Seroquel and a couple other meds. I gained 70 pounds in 3 years when I started all these meds.
With Lithium, be careful that you don't start drinking alot of Sugary drinks. Some theories state that the weight gain is because people get so thirsty on Lithium that they start drinking tons of juice (which is real high in calories). Try and stick with water or diet drinks. That might help. For me, the benefit of Lithium outweighs the weight gain. It has helped me so much. |
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