Posted by bridgey1128 on December 15, 2003, at 17:51:07
In reply to Re: Lamictal and dizziness? » bridgey1128, posted by headachequeen on December 15, 2003, at 17:24:15
If he has no solid answers for you...You might want to think about switching Dr's. You need a Dr who will be sensitive to unwanted weight gain and a willingness to dig a little and see what combination would work to keep you from gaining. Some Drs add Topamax to other drugs to battle the weight gain. Zyprexa made me gain 5lbs in 3 days! I immediately stopped taking it. I hate to tell you, but if you are bipolar it won't just "go away". It's a disease, just like depression and alcoholism. I wish it just went away. It would make life a whole lot easier!! ;) Easier said than done but just watch the heck out of what you eat if he puts you on those. The weight issue is an uphill battle. Just know that you aren't alone!! It may take a while but you will find a medicine that helps. I will look for a link for bipolarII to maybe help explain a bit and I will post it later.
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