So today I was able to actually sit down and read the side effects of my *new* meds… aaaaaaand…
Zyprexa (which is also a component of Symbyax) has the highest instance of weight gain out of all of the antipsychotic and antidepressant meds. Some of the studies cited a weight gain of between 15-30lbs.
Just no. I’ll be talking to my doctor about that on Friday.
I’m already batshit crazy, my stunning figure is all I’ve got left!
Plus, all of the hot chicks are crazy! Scientific fact.
Also, there’s no way in HELL I’m buying a new wardrobe. More proof that I’m crazy, I hate shopping, I’ll hate it even more if I have to shop plus sizes.
And what about my very extensive costume collection? I will freak out if I can’t fit my corsets.
Just no no no NO.
(If you take these last comments seriously, we can’t be hangin’ out yo. But for realz, I’m not okay with most of these things)
Jamible the Bipolar Bear 
Hi. I can definitely relate to this article. I was on Zyprexa for a time about 2 years ago but when I heard about the weight gain, it scared me. The worst of the zyprexa was feeling like a zombie. I used to get extremely lightheaded and felt like I was about to collapse every morning I was on it. I think they call it “ostathic hypotension”. Needless to say I came off it (thank god). I’ve been on Lamictal for about 5 years. I reduced my dose to 200mg in May. I seem to be doing fine. I am hoping to come off it completely in October. I’ve never experienced extreme side effects with it. There are two side effects for me (I think). I think it’s affected my memory in some way. My short term memory is brutal. I also find that I get bruises very easily. I think Lamictal thins you’re blood. That’s just my personal experience. I can’t tell you what to do. Only you know that but I wish you the best of luck in the future.
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I’ve been on 200mg of Lamictal for several months now, the only side effect I’ve ever noticed is brutal headaches every time I go up in dosage.
The Symbyax is actually helping me a whole lot, I guess it’s only going to be short term in the summer just to manage my manic episodes. My psych says I shouldn’t be too worried about the weight gain. I live a very healthy lifestyle and I’m on the lowest dosage possible.
She did say that if I start gaining weight, she will take me off of it and try something new.
Good luck with with coming off the lamictal 🙂
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