Epitec Weight Issue (Top voted first)

I have Bipolar and i have been using Epitec 200 for the last 8Years. I dont understand why you say "weight Gain"? My weight is still the same since 8Years ago (16yrs) and i am sure it has to do with Epitec as it is the only drug i use. The Drug really helps me lift my mood and gives me the confidince i need! but, Does anyone else have this problem with weight being the same? I also feel extremely lazy and dont have the energy to go out and do something. Any advise on something else?

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Various drug articles for Epitec (lamotrigine) actually list "weight loss" (not weight gain) as a potential side effect.

Ref: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a695007.html#side-effects

In any case however, this medication is in a class of drugs called anti-convulsants. So while changes in weight may be possible, this is not the actual indication of the drug, and I wouldn't necessarily rely on it for such purposes either. Otherwise you may just end up disappointed.

Have you tried using black or green tea to help boost your energy levels throughout the day?

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Hi David, i appreciate the link and it gives me a better understanding on Epitec. But, now in my case where i weigh 55 kg since i was 16 years which is when i started using Epitec and i'm now 24 years old. - This is not normal. I depend on Epitec everyday to keep my mood up and give me the confidence to do my work and live life (In other words, can't go with out it) - Do you think i should try something else in the place of Epitec and do you know of something else? I've tried gain weight supplements but i loose all the weight after a Month.

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I am on epitec 200mg I've gained so much weight its depressing and causing a hole in my pocket I'm forever tired don't have energy for basic chores I geuSs everybody responds differently

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