Can Metformin Prevent Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain?
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Are you prescribing antipsychotics and concerned about weight gain in your patients? Watch this discussion, where Dr. Harvinder Singh has summarized this clinically relevant topic in the following key discussion points:
Key Discussion Points (with timestamps):
✅ 03:30 Introduction: Weighing Risks & Benefits of Antipsychotics use
✅ 10:52 Should Metformin be Used for the Prevention of AIWG?
✅ 15:28 What Predictors & Parameters can Inform the Decision of When to Intervene?
✅ 27:15: At what threshold will you consider adding Metformin?
✅ 30:06 What Dose of Metformin Should be Used for AIWG Prevention?
✅ 32:00 What Monitoring is Recommended with Metformin Treatment?
✅ 34:20 Understanding Metformin’s Adverse Events
✅ 35:24 When Should Metformin be AVOIDED & STOPPED?
✅ 37:30 When are GLP-1 Agonists Indicated?
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(1) Metformin for Antipsychotic induced Weight Gain Management
(2) Update 2023: Antipsychotics & Weight Gain
(3) New Era of Weight Loss Medications
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