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I gained 50 lbs (quickly) while taking Depokate (and it made my hair fall out.) Tegretol made me so drowsy that I couldn't keep my eyes open during the day. I've never tried lithium. I actually lost weight on Topomax (doing Weight Watchers), but it didn't have any affect on my moods. I've taken Trileptal longer than any of them (for 2 years), but for me, it causes blurred vision. At the dose recommended for bp, I had double vision, so I can only take a small dose.
All SSRI's put me in a manic stage, so I can't take those. I begged the psych doc to let me try Ritalin and Concerta (not together!!), and that was stupid. He was right! That's not what I needed! (I won't even tell you how I felt on those.)
But remember, everyone's different! Many people have success with these meds. You just have to try one to see how it affects you. It's just a matter of trial and error. And you have to give the meds time to work. My doc usually has me take one for at least 2-3 months before we give up on it!
Siz years later, and I'm still searching for one to help me.
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