Is Lurasidone Safe with Weight Gain Risk?
While antipsychotic medications have significantly improved the lives of individuals with severe mental health disorders, the potential for weight gain should not be overlooked.
Antipsychotic medications, both first-generation (typical) and second-generation (atypical), are known to alter the body’s metabolism and appetite regulation. While the exact mechanisms are not fully understood, several factors contribute to this weight gain including increased appetite, metabolic changes and hormonal impact on insulin and leptin.
Understanding the impact of antipsychotic medications on weight gain is essential in providing comprehensive care for patients with mental health conditions. By staying up-to-date with the latest evidence and considerations for clinical practice, we can make informed decisions when prescribing antipsychotic medications, and minimize the risk of weight gain and its associated health consequences.
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Understanding the risk of weight gain with Lurasidone :
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Antipsychotics & Weight Gain: Update 2023
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- Antipsychotics with the LOWEST and HIGHEST risk of weight gain.
- Which antipsychotic(s) weight-gain risk is LOWER AT HIGH DOSES?
- Which antipsychotic(s) weight-gain risk PLATEAUS AT HIGH DOSES?
- Which antipsychotic(s) weight-gain risk is HIGHER AT HIGH DOSES?
- Quetiapine XR versus IR formulation: for weight gain and metabolic parameters.
- Do LONG-ACTING INJECTABLES differ in the risk of weight gain?
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