Abilify, weight gain and Glucophage

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Hi,

I have subscribed to this group for around four years and it has been such a

help! We're

currently wondering about some information and wonder if anyone has had

experience with

this!!?? My daughter (16) has OCD and mood swings and is on Lexapro, Abilify,

lithium and a

small amount of Seroquel. The Abilify has caused a large weight gain, LOTS of

hunger issues

and also a fasting blood sugar of 102 at last lab work. Her pdoc suggested we

ask

pediatrician about Glucophage, a medicine for diabetics thats also supposedly

used off label

to help with weight gain . He said she qualified since blood sugar of 101-140

is supposedly

prediabetic. But, pediatrician wont do it, they dont give prescriptions for off

label uses, she

says no one near here will use Glucophage until blood sugar is 140. (yes, we

are trying

exercise and diet as well but the driving hunger thing is very difficult to deal

with. . )

Has anyone else used this Glucophage (metformin)? Does it help much with hunger

and/or

weight? Or have any suggestions for the ongoing hunger feeling in a teen? Hate

to change

her meds since this combination has been very successful for her issues. . . .

Appreciate any

input on this! Becky in PA