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Kat
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Kat asked in HealthMental Health · 1 decade ago

Which drug is better Lamictal or amblify especially for weight?

Update:

Prayer Warrior I didn't ask what drug not to use thank you. People that don't have our conditions don't quite understand exercise doesn't fix it we need additional help.

Update 2:

Prayer Warrior I didn't ask what drug not to use thank you. People that don't have our conditions don't quite understand exercise doesn't fix it we need additional help.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    They're both supposed to be weight neutral. Which is better? The one that works best for you - everyone responds differently.

    For bipolar, I'd go with Lamictal first. It is a true mood stabilizer whereas Abilify is an antipsychotic. Lamictal has been around for over 20 years whereas Abilify has only been on the market a few years. That is, consequences of long-term use are better understood. Although Abilify's risks of EPS and TD are low, they are higher than Lamictal's. Both come with potential other side effects so it's a draw there, which gets back to ultimately going with which ever works best for you.

  • fiVe
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Everyone reacts differently to all psych meds. Personally, I'm on both Abilify and Lamictal and I've had more side effects from the Lamictal. It screwed with my head and dumbed me down. I think both of them are supposed to be pretty weight neutral.

  • 1 decade ago

    The best thing to do, is to use both these drugs, don't pick the "best" one out of these two, just use them both. I know a lot of people who do this, and they are delighted with the results.

  • 1 decade ago

    don't use drugs.....they don't work! just find a healthy diet and exercise regularly. thats the best way! ask ur doctor.but drugs...i wouldn't go that route!

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