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Mixed Bipolar. On Epilim And Respidal. Weightgain, Missed Periods For 9 Months, Low Libido. Not Pregnant. Help

26 year old female. Mixed bipolar. On 600mg bp Epilim and 3mg respidal. I have gained a lot of weight also stopped having a period like totally, its been 9 months now and I'm not pregnant. I have low libido since using th meds bt they control th bipolar perfectly. I had tried other meds wt my psychiatrist. I weigh 110kg. Pls help ID like to have my periods back atleast
Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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all anti psychotic drugs cause side effect weight gain and hormonal imbalance leading to decrese libido
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Mixed Bipolar. On Epilim And Respidal. Weightgain, Missed Periods For 9 Months, Low Libido. Not Pregnant. Help

all anti psychotic drugs cause side effect weight gain and hormonal imbalance leading to decrese libido