Posted by cache-monkey on June 1, 2005, at 19:05:43
In reply to Mood Stabilizers w/o weight gain?!, posted by TrishP on June 1, 2005, at 7:00:36
> Ok - I just can't get off Wellbutrin - its the best AD I've had. I'm taking Trileptal for mood, but it interferes with my hormones, no matter how strong my hormones are.
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> Are there ANY other mood stabilizers out there that DON'T cause weight gain?!
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> I need the hormones because I am perimenopause and the hormones help even out my crazy moods.
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> Will throwing Buspar or Klonopin into the mix help a low does of Trileptal? I'm at my wits end. I do not want to take anything else that makes me fatter than I am.
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> Any suggestions?I'm not sure how severe your mood fluctuations are, but you could try Lithium or Depakote in a low dose. These tend to lead to weight gain only at the higher end of the dosing spectrum. I had no weight/appetite problems with Lithium in doses up to 900 mg, and with Depakote up to 500 mg.
HTH,
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