Managing Weight Gain from Psychiatric Medications with Dr. Michael Cummings
Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast
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Understanding Weight Gain from Antipsychotics
This chapter explores the challenges of managing weight gain associated with psychiatric medications, particularly second-generation antipsychotics like clozapine and olanzapine. It examines the physiological mechanisms through which these medications can induce weight gain and alter metabolism, including changes in insulin sensitivity and appetite regulation. The discussion emphasizes the complex interplay of hormones involved in weight management and the significance of metabolic health in psychiatric treatment.
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