Psychotropic drugs promoting weight gain: health risks and treatment implications.
South Med J
; 76(11): 1407-12, 1983 Nov.
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ABSTRACT
The use of psychotropic medication is often associated with weight gain. We provide documentation for this effect and review the mechanisms possibly responsible for it in the case of neuroleptic agents, lithium carbonate, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, and amitriptyline. We also enumerate the undesirable medical consequences of obesity. Failure to take medication because it promotes weight gain is a serious impediment to successful treatment. Strategies that may promote drug compliance and prevent or reduce weight gain are discussed.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Psicotrópicos
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Peso Corporal
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
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Female
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En
Revista:
South Med J
Año:
1983
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Article
Pais de publicación:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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USA