Biopolar Disorder

I have been on depakote and effexor for my biopolar. I have gained 15 pounds, would I lose it on the medication ablify?

I was on DEPEKOTE and switched to NEURONTIN IT DOES THE SAME AS DEP. BUT NOT ALL THE SIDE EFFECTS

I gained weight on depakote and effexor also. I haven't heard of abilify though. Have you heard of / or tried Lamictal? It has been my "miracle drug" for mood stabilizing. (another note: If I'm remembering correctly, I went through horrible withdrawal when I stopped the effexor. If you're planning to switch meds, I suggest taking some time off work if possible.) Good Luck

Hello! My daughter who is now 14yrs has been on med's since she was about 7. At one time she was on Depakote and did ot gain weight from it. She is on Depakoke now and weights about 170lbs. She is about 70 lbs over weight. She is adha and bipolar. Can you tell me what you experiences were with Lamictal? Thank you !! Colleen Rose

You will lose weight but not as quickly as you gained it. The same thing happened to my daughter while on Depakote. Abilify is a great mood stabilizer. It made the world of difference in her complete outlook on life. I too gained weight while on Depakote. I'm now on carbatrol ER and have been slowly losing weight. I don't know if this will work for you but I've been taking 1 tsp of organic extra virgin coconut oil in the morning and again before dinner in the evening. It's helping me slowly lose weight because it takes care of the craving for fatty foods. On the plus side my skin isn't as dry and hair is more manageable. Good luck in your weight loss. Remember there are so many different medications out there that if one doesn't work for you there are many more to try.