I was diagnosed bipolar back in Jan at age 24 and since been taking lithium without many side effects except weight gain about 40+ and sleepiness. I didnt mind at first but Ive noticed I cannot lose the weight or get out of bed. Ive changed my diet, workout at least 30 minutes a day and do not eat past 6pm.
I also have suffered from acne problems all of my life. Before being diagnosed it cleared up while I was taking bactrim and a topical lotion. Recently my acne has increased causing painful cysts and white heads everywhere and Im still taking the meds as prescribed. I used to get pimples in my t-zone and now I have them all over my cheeks, back and chest its horrible. It doesnt help that Im hispanic so my pigment is a lil olive and the acne is leaving really dark blemishes.
Just today my dr said we might discuss depakote but I see it also causes an increase in acne in some cases and weight gain.
Is there anything out there for me? I dont want to gain weight, have an increased appetite or ACNE, this is all making me very depressed. I understand why some people just stop taking their meds all together.
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