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Weight gain with Lithium and Sinequan.
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
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Weight gain with Lithium and Sinequan.
by sinnequan, Aug 02, 2001 12:00AM
After trying Geodon and some other meds, my psychiatrist and I decided to go back on the lithium and sinequan. i have been on them for around a week-- and i am hungry all the time. i try drinking water and diet sodas.... and fruit isn't enough... i become STARVED. is there anything i can do to prevent this? i have to have these meds... they are the only ones that work for me.... HELP!!! i don't want to gain anymore weight. :(
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Aug 02, 2001 12:00AM
, Aug 02, 2001 12:00AM
Discuss Topomax (topamax) with your doctor..it is an additional mood stabilizer that inhibits appetite.
