"i have bipolar 2. been on this medicine at 500 mgs 2x daily for 12  years. i have not experienced weight gain. i have experienced some hair loss (not enough to be that noticeable as my hair is short and thick. i have experienced hand tremors. my treatment regimen includes gabapentin 200mgs 2x daily, wellbutrin 150mgs morning and imovane 0.75mgs at night for sleep. apart from 2 major crashes approx. 5 years apart from each other this treatment regimen has kept me sane. i do still struggle with bouts of depression and anxiety but am able to cope. up until past year i have been able to work full time and go to school part time. my treatment plan works for the most part. tried other meds but keep coming back to this."