Cardiometabolic Risk of Second-Generation Antipsychotic Medications During First-Time Use in Children and Adolescents

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Authors

Christoph U. Correll · Zucker Hillside Hospital

Abstract

First-time second-generation antipsychotic medication use was associated with significant weight gain with each medication. Metabolic changes varied among the 4 antipsychotic medications.

Topics & Keywords

Schizophrenia research and treatment Pharmaceutical studies and practices Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 302, Issue 16, pp. 1765-1765

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2009.1549

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