Saturday, October 26, 2013

Antipsychotics and weight gain


How do antipsychotics cause weight gain?

It is believed that these drugs affect the eating center and make you crave for food. It has nothing to do with a slower metabolism. So far, all antipsychotics have been shown to cause weight gain. There is no magic pill to resolve this adverse effect. Patients must learn to change their lifestyle and become more active, if weight gain is to be avoided.

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