
emski
Well-known member
Hi,
I'm currently taking Depakote and Mirtazapine to treat Bipolar Disorder, and have gained almost 2 stone in weight in only 7 months! I feel this is excessive and given that I exercise every day and eat healthily, I can only attribute it to the meds. I'm getting to the point where I don't want to take them anymore.
Has anybody else experienced similar problems with these meds?
Can anyone recommend other meds that do not gain weight, or maybe not as much? I've been researching and it seems all mood stabilisers and atypical antipscychotics cause weight gain.
Any pearls of wisdom will be greatly appreciated
I'm currently taking Depakote and Mirtazapine to treat Bipolar Disorder, and have gained almost 2 stone in weight in only 7 months! I feel this is excessive and given that I exercise every day and eat healthily, I can only attribute it to the meds. I'm getting to the point where I don't want to take them anymore.
Has anybody else experienced similar problems with these meds?
Can anyone recommend other meds that do not gain weight, or maybe not as much? I've been researching and it seems all mood stabilisers and atypical antipscychotics cause weight gain.
Any pearls of wisdom will be greatly appreciated
