Weight gain (psychotropic-induced)
- Prefer lower-weight-risk psychotropic when feasible
- Lifestyle support should start early
- Metformin has the best-established adjunct evidence
- GLP-1–based therapy can produce larger weight loss
- Monitor weight, waist, glucose + lipids
- Do not stop an uniquely effective drug without tradeoff
Use at a glance
- Prefer lower-weight-risk psychotropic when feasible
Treatment options
- Metformin has the best-established adjunct evidence
- GLP-1–based therapy can produce larger weight loss
Practical pearls
- Lifestyle support should start early
Monitoring / follow-up
- Monitor weight, waist, glucose + lipids
- Do not stop an uniquely effective drug without tradeoff
Self-check
- What should be monitored during treatment of Weight gain (psychotropic-induced)?
weight, waist, glucose + lipids.
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