lamictal and weigth loss

[sillytilly]

Ive been on lamictal for around 5 months.  added to depakote and has changed my life (diagnosis bipolar). i can actually get off the couch.
I have been trying to lose weigth for a while with no avail.  Started lamictal: nausea and some light cramping.  although hungry, sometimes I can't eat.  Am down from 118# to 112# and continue to fall without effort.  even eating chocolate.
just wondering if I should be concerned something else is going on.  Would love some input
Thanks,
Cheryl

[tigercity]

Hi,
I was on Olanzapine until recently, and that made me gain about forty pounds in a year. That was bad. Now, on Lamictal (still on Olanzapine as well as a buffer while I break into Lamictal), I have found that my appetite has decreased significantly. I was able to lose some weight, and hopefully will lose some more over the next few months with a healthy diet and the right exercise. I don't think its anything abnormal, but if you are concerned, please talk to your doctor about it.

[lilymoon]

Just to be safe check with your doc.Lily