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Managing Weight Gain from Psychiatric Medications with Dr. Michael Cummings

Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast

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Navigating Psychiatric Medications and Weight Gain

This chapter explores the challenges of using psychiatric medications, particularly focusing on the side effects like weight gain and elevated prolactin levels associated with risperidone. It discusses the physiological impacts of antipsychotics and offers strategies for managing these side effects while ensuring effective treatment. The importance of a nuanced approach to medication adjustments based on individual patient responses is emphasized.

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