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Weight gain with clozapine compared to first generation antipsychotic medications.
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Antipsychotic medications, which comprise one of the most widely prescribed medication classes, have proven effective in many psychiatric conditions. However, these agents can also be associated with obesity and other metabolic abnormalities, the mechanisms of which have been partially elucidated. We review here the current state of knowledge of the effects of these medications on weight and ap...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Hospital Pharmacy
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0018-5787,1945-1253
DOI: 10.1310/hpj5003-199