When I went on anti psychotics (at the time lithium, paroxetine, welbutrin) i gained 10 lbs each month, until I went from 145 to 235. It could have been due to my hypothyroidism, but that was under control at that time. I think the culprit was the lithium. Good luck!
One of the best things for BP is exercise, its also a good way to control weight -its a way of offloading stress as well.
Weight Gain can happen
all i know is before i started this lithiem i wasent eating only 1500 cals aday..now eating 2200 cals aday..could be water weight i sure hope so..but still increased in eating..not everyone gets the same,,,this person gained 10 pounds in 3 monthes..my thyroid is great..or my doc would not have put me on this drug thanks james
i gain 10 pounds in 3 months not happy
correct - lithium wont increase appetite and weight gain with it is either water retention or thyroid problems - I get nausea if I dont eat with lithium so it does not make me want to eat.
I thought that the weight gain with Lithium was water weight. I can't say for sure though.