Weight Gain and Bipolar Disorder Medications WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Weight Gain and Bipolar Disorder Medications
Many people who take prescription medication for the treatment of bipolar disorder suffer one common side effect: weight gain. Both selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and mood stabilizers can be blamed for causing weight gain. A 20 to 30 pound gain is common with SSRIs.1
Fast Facts:
- Unwanted weight gain should not be a reason to discontinue taking medication.
- Depakote, lithium, and Zyprexa commonly cause weight gain.2
- The anticonvulsant, Topamax, may stimulate weight loss.1
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 About.com: Medication Weight Gain
- ↑ PsychEducation: Weight Gain and Bipolar Disorder Treatment
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- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Bipolar Disorder Medications and Weight Gain, Weight Gain from Bipolar Medicine
- Last update: Jan. 21, 2009
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