Yahoo! Answers - I want to get off lithobid and stay on abilify, do you guys think my psychiatrist will make that decision?It s always important to tell your psychiatrist how you feel about each side effect. If he/she listens, they can recommend what is best. If they don t listen, you should find out about hiring another doctor. I had the same problem with lithium and was changed to a tegretol and lamictal combo which haven t caused substantial weight gain in me at all over 4 years. A exercise regime and healthy diet haven t hurt either, but its hard to stick with it when you are down as I well know. But it does help lift my mood while improving my fitness and controlling my weight. And there s some evidnece diet plays a small part in mental conditions and moods.
