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shutterbug · 01-11-2006, 03:01 PM

Yeah....it all depends on you.

I've tried lithium, Depakote did poorly on both. I did the best on Lamictal....really clear headed....mental clarity...

As for anti-d's, I'm doing well on Wellbutrin and Effexor. I rarely go manic and after I came off the lithium I noticed that I started feeling better and better (physically) without being on a mood stabalizer. I've been off MS for about 2 1/2 months now and have been more level than I ever was on mood stabalizers during the past year and a half....go figure.

Wellbutrin typically causes weight loss....and even when I was on Effexor by itself before, i never gained weight (actually I lost 40 pounds at the end of that year, but that may have been caused from high levels of stress....not sure). I gained all that 40 back plus some when I went on other meds. Now that I'm back on it, along with the Wellbutrin...i seem to be loosing a little....about 5 pounds so far I think.

Best of luck.....just don't give up...you'll find the right mix for you. More important than weight is your stability and happiness though....right?

Hugs,
Jenna

01-11-2006, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
shutterbug A picture's worth a 1000 words Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: With any luck, I'm lost in a view finder Posts: 2,947 Blog Entries: 5	Yeah....it all depends on you. I've tried lithium, Depakote did poorly on both. I did the best on Lamictal....really clear headed....mental clarity... As for anti-d's, I'm doing well on Wellbutrin and Effexor. I rarely go manic and after I came off the lithium I noticed that I started feeling better and better (physically) without being on a mood stabalizer. I've been off MS for about 2 1/2 months now and have been more level than I ever was on mood stabalizers during the past year and a half....go figure. Wellbutrin typically causes weight loss....and even when I was on Effexor by itself before, i never gained weight (actually I lost 40 pounds at the end of that year, but that may have been caused from high levels of stress....not sure). I gained all that 40 back plus some when I went on other meds. Now that I'm back on it, along with the Wellbutrin...i seem to be loosing a little....about 5 pounds so far I think. Best of luck.....just don't give up...you'll find the right mix for you. More important than weight is your stability and happiness though....right? Hugs, Jenna __________________ I'M FINE!! Fanatically Insecure Neuratic & Emotional Bipolar/Depression support: 1-800-950-NAMI(6264).