Pippi4JI am taking Trileptal for mood stabilization for Bipolar Disorder. He claims it's the only mood stabilizer that doesn't cause weight gain. Has that been you experience on the drug?
Does Trileptal make you gain weight?
- Posted:
- 21 Sep 2011 by Pippi4J
- Topics:
- trileptal, bipolar disorder, obesity, weight
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tripp200722 Sep 2011
I was on Trileptal for 3 months, and my weight didn't change.. I have tried almost all of the different mood stablizers and the only one that effected my weight was Depakote. I am a very slinder person, so it didn't really bother me with the weight gain... Hope the Trileptal works out for you. :)
kytteneyes29 Sep 2011
Pippi4J, Everyone's body works different to medications. I would suggest that you give the medication at least a month to see what experience you have with it. If it turns out to be a bad one for you then you can discuss this with your provider and look for another medication to see how that one works. It's all a trail and error on these medications. Wishing you well.
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Tripp2007, thanks so much for your reply, it was very helpful. I was on Geodone and gained 15lbs, I am hoping to loose some weight now being on the Trileptal.
Blessings,
Pippi4J