Schizophrenia research

Effects of diabetes-related drugs on metabolism in schizophrenia patients taking antipsychotics

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Abstract

Antipsychotic-treated patients with schizophrenia often experience significant cardiometabolic issues.

  • Individuals with schizophrenia are at higher risk of weight gain, insulin resistance, and abnormal lipid levels due to antipsychotic medications.
  • Clozapine- and olanzapine-based treatments are particularly associated with these cardiometabolic problems.
  • Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) may provide a potential treatment option for managing these metabolic side effects.

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