Bipolar Disorde
"I&#039;m a 21 year old female and just diagnosed with Bipolar I. It&#039;s been a roller coaster ride especially after gaining 10 pounds in the hospital while taking risperidone and Depakote. I&#039;m still on the Depakote, though I hope to discontinue it as soon as my psychiatrist allows, but I just switched to Abilify. I&#039;ve got to say, so far I have no complaints. With risperidone I had no &quot;lid&quot; to my hunger. It was endless, and that was quite disappointing. There were many other side effects, but the weight gain has added to my self loathing. Though the painful heart dysrhythmias are a close second. I&#039;m hoping that Abilify makes it possible for me to curb my appetite back to what it used to be as I exercise the 30 pounds I don&#039;t need away."