I take
lamotrigine - 200mg -- and it has worked well for me with no side
effects. It is usually weight neutral meaning it doesn't affect your appetite. I have taken other mood stabilizers and didn't like the side effects - lithium, bad hand tremor, diarrhea, vomiting; depakote, hair loss, weight gain; seroquel, extreme sleepiness
Do remember that this is my experience and yours may be different.