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I've been put on Depakote instead of Olanzapine who made me put on 97lbs My psychiatrist says it is weight neutral, internet and research says otherwise. I am not looking for medication advice just anecdotes on whether Depakote made you gain weight or not. Or if it even causes the same ravenous hunger as an antipsychotic.

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[–] HoneyMustardGas 1 points 2 weeks ago

I switched from depakote to Zyprexa because I was gaining too much weight. Olanzapine still makes you hungry but less than depakote. I gained 40 lbs on Depakote. I gain a pound or two every few months with Zyprexa. I switched to one meal a day though with a healthy snack in the morning. Manage weight better from medication side effects with a water flavor-sweetener. When you are hungry, take a sip. Helps for hydration and hunger at the same time.