Thanks everyone for your replies. They have all been very helpful. I've read the patient information leaflets for both Quetiapine and Lithium and I'm leaning towards Lithium more than Quetiapine. Obviously at the end of the day it's up to the psychiatrist as to what he chooses to prescribe but I'm hoping that I can have some input. He was the one that first mentioned Lithium to me so I suppose he thinks it would help me. I am worried about the blood tests and the fact that Lithium takes longer to take effect than Quetiapine but overall I think Lithium would be better for me. I know not everyone gains weight with Quetiapine but I would be constantly worried about gaining weight. I'm not happy with the way I look at the moment so I don't think it would be good for me to take Quetiapine as I'd be constantly worried I was putting on weight.
Thanks again for the replies.
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