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<blockquote data-quote="totoro" data-source="post: 216564" data-attributes="member: 3155"><p>Hi Lizzie</p><p>Because I don't know what he can or can not take with his PWS some might be Contraindicated for him? As well as the weight gain issues.</p><p>Smallworld is really good about knowledge about the medications.</p><p>KLMNO is right about the book though, it helps me even as an adult!</p><p></p><p>But the first line mood stabilizers usually are- Lithium, Depakote and Tegratol... the others that can be used would be Lamictal and Trileptal, Topamax. Trileptal is a form of Tegratol. </p><p>Some cause weight gain some are easier to take some need blood draws... the Bipolar child website has a medication page. I have a link to some medication charts I think under the Social groups. One is Crazymeds.com</p><p>Them you get into the Atypical-Antipsychotics</p><p>Which would be Abilify, Risperdal, Seroquel </p><p></p><p>I am sure there are others... </p><p></p><p>Basically Lithium is the oldest and the most studies. Lamictal needs no blood draws but works well for not over the top mania. I take it with Topamax (this has been found to have Mood stabilizing properties) Lamictal does not have a lot of weight gain nor does Topamax.</p><p></p><p>Seroquel as far as AP's is usually the least as far as weight gain. My daughter K has been on all 3. Seroquel had caused her to gain weight the slowest. </p><p>It also is reported and approved recently to be used as an add on for Bipolar treatment with a MS (Mood Stabilizer). </p><p>But some psychiatrist's just use it alone. We are... </p><p></p><p>SOme have had luck with the weight gain on Abilify also... it just depends on the person and severity and how much they have to take etc... </p><p></p><p>Look are some of the websites. I have some listed under the social group. See if you can find anything to help you and I am sure we can find more!!! you can add any yourself as well!!!</p><p>I am sorry BiPolar (BP) was added but it may lead you to some answers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="totoro, post: 216564, member: 3155"] Hi Lizzie Because I don't know what he can or can not take with his PWS some might be Contraindicated for him? As well as the weight gain issues. Smallworld is really good about knowledge about the medications. KLMNO is right about the book though, it helps me even as an adult! But the first line mood stabilizers usually are- Lithium, Depakote and Tegratol... the others that can be used would be Lamictal and Trileptal, Topamax. Trileptal is a form of Tegratol. Some cause weight gain some are easier to take some need blood draws... the Bipolar child website has a medication page. I have a link to some medication charts I think under the Social groups. One is Crazymeds.com Them you get into the Atypical-Antipsychotics Which would be Abilify, Risperdal, Seroquel I am sure there are others... Basically Lithium is the oldest and the most studies. Lamictal needs no blood draws but works well for not over the top mania. I take it with Topamax (this has been found to have Mood stabilizing properties) Lamictal does not have a lot of weight gain nor does Topamax. Seroquel as far as AP's is usually the least as far as weight gain. My daughter K has been on all 3. Seroquel had caused her to gain weight the slowest. It also is reported and approved recently to be used as an add on for Bipolar treatment with a MS (Mood Stabilizer). But some psychiatrist's just use it alone. We are... SOme have had luck with the weight gain on Abilify also... it just depends on the person and severity and how much they have to take etc... Look are some of the websites. I have some listed under the social group. See if you can find anything to help you and I am sure we can find more!!! you can add any yourself as well!!! I am sorry BiPolar (BP) was added but it may lead you to some answers. [/QUOTE]
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