Metformin in prevention and treatment of antipsychotic induced weight gain: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Authors

Varuni De Silva · University of Colombo

Chathurie Suraweera · National Hospital of Sri Lanka

S. S. Ratnatunga · National Hospital of Sri Lanka

Madhubhashinee Dayabandara · University of Colombo

Nimali Wanniarachchi · National Hospital of Sri Lanka

Raveen Hanwella · University of Colombo

Abstract

This meta-analysis confirms that metformin is effective in treating antipsychotic induced weight gain in patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.

Topics & Keywords

Schizophrenia research and treatment Diabetes Treatment and Management Diet and metabolism studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Psychiatry

Volume 16, Issue 1, pp. 341-341

DOI: 10.1186/s12888-016-1049-5

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