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<blockquote data-quote="smallworld" data-source="post: 21113" data-attributes="member: 2423"><p>Kate, I'm on a listserv of parents whose children have BiPolar (BP). Many of the kids have to take antipsychotics because of hallucinations and/or out-of-control aggression. Needless to say, weight gain is an issue. Many of these parents report that their children take Metformin (a diabetes medication) to help with weight control. It's not something I'm personally familiar with, but I thought I'd mention it in the event you want to check it out. As you probably know, the mood stabilizer Topamax is also used to curb weight gain.</p><p></p><p>I don't think it's unusual to use an SSRI with an AP. That's the combo my easy child is on, and she doesn't have BiPolar (BP), just severe anxiety and fall-out depression. We're in the process of weaning her from Zyprexa, but I do wonder if we'll be able to get her off. She, too, has a short fuse and low frustration tolerance. </p><p></p><p>Good luck with whatever you decide.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="smallworld, post: 21113, member: 2423"] Kate, I'm on a listserv of parents whose children have BiPolar (BP). Many of the kids have to take antipsychotics because of hallucinations and/or out-of-control aggression. Needless to say, weight gain is an issue. Many of these parents report that their children take Metformin (a diabetes medication) to help with weight control. It's not something I'm personally familiar with, but I thought I'd mention it in the event you want to check it out. As you probably know, the mood stabilizer Topamax is also used to curb weight gain. I don't think it's unusual to use an SSRI with an AP. That's the combo my easy child is on, and she doesn't have BiPolar (BP), just severe anxiety and fall-out depression. We're in the process of weaning her from Zyprexa, but I do wonder if we'll be able to get her off. She, too, has a short fuse and low frustration tolerance. Good luck with whatever you decide. [/QUOTE]
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