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Antidepressive-drug-induced bodyweight gain is associated with polymorphisms in genes coding for COMT and TPH1.
International clinical psychopharmacology - 1 Jul 2009
Secher Anna, Bukh Jens, Bock Camilla, Koefoed Pernille, Rasmussen Henrik Berg, Werge Thomas, Kessing Lars Vedel, Mellerup Erling
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Bodyweight gain is a common side effect of treatment with antidepressive drugs; however, little is known about the mechanisms behind this weight gain. Genetic differences may contribute to the susceptibility for bodyweight gain during antidepressive treatment. The objective of this study was to examine the association of antidepressive-drug-induced bodyweight gain with polymorphisms in genes within the serotonin...
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