Vipress Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Srry for all the posts, just trying to learn all I can before talking to the pdoc tomorrow... Which antipsychotics have the less chance of causing weight gain or have weight loss as a side effect (kinda like paxil or topamax)? And what are your experience with them? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt07 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I would advise you to discuss this problem with your pdoc tomorrow to see which, in his experience, are the least likely to cause weight gain. I've heard that Geodon and Latuda are good in this department, but I have no experience with them and cannot attest to it one way or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissaw72 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Abilify did not cause me weight gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savannah Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Geodon did not make me gain weight. Unfortunately, we had to add Seroquel to the mix and there went my weight. 12lbs in one week!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpladybug Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Vipress, I would like to make a comment for you to consider. You have several serious diagnosis. With my life experience, age, years of dealing with Bipolar 1 and other issues the priority is finding the meds which help me stay stable. The cost of mania, manic psychosis, paranoia, trips to the ER - that is very destructive for all aspects of my life. My marriage, my step sons, my mother and family, my work situation - I have responsibilities which require stability. Stability is my number one goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterflykisses Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I gained 10 pounds in IP, there I was first prescribed Risperdal, then Geodon (what I am on now). I haven't gained any weight though since and I am now on zyprexa and so far haven't gained weight. I take metformin though...so that might be why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narshe81 Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Invega Sustenna did not cause me any weight gain. In fact I have almost no appetite and lost weight. As much as I hate its side effects, I have to admit it also does a good job in dealing with positive symptoms. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CeremonyNewOrder Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 So far I've found Resperidone/Invega to be the best in terms of weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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