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Genetics of antipsychotic treatment emergent weight gain in schizophrenia.
Pharmacogenomics - 1 Sept 2006
Müller Daniel J, Kennedy James L
Abstract excerpt
Classic and modern antipsychotics can induce substantial weight gain causing diabetes, lipid abnormalities and psychological distress. Treatment emergent weight gain varies within the broad class of antipsychotics; however, an individual's propensity to develop weight gain largely depends on genetic factors. The first part of this review highlights current ideas and concepts related to antipsychotic-induced...
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