Patients with bipolar disorder are at high risk of gaining weight and developing metabolic illnesses, and pharmacologic treatment for the disorder may significantly increase this risk. This paper reviews the literature on the metabolic consequences of the medications used in bipolar disorder and describes the possible strategies to prevent, monitor, and treat the common metabolic illnesses that patients with bipolar disorder may develop during treatment. Copyright © 2007 by Current Medicine Group LLC.

Fagiolini, A., Chengappa, K.N.R. (2007). Weight gain and metabolic issues of medicines used for bipolar disorder. CURRENT PSYCHIATRY REPORTS, 9(6), 521-528 [10.1007/s11920-007-0071-1].

Weight gain and metabolic issues of medicines used for bipolar disorder

FAGIOLINI, ANDREA;
2007-01-01

Abstract

Patients with bipolar disorder are at high risk of gaining weight and developing metabolic illnesses, and pharmacologic treatment for the disorder may significantly increase this risk. This paper reviews the literature on the metabolic consequences of the medications used in bipolar disorder and describes the possible strategies to prevent, monitor, and treat the common metabolic illnesses that patients with bipolar disorder may develop during treatment. Copyright © 2007 by Current Medicine Group LLC.
2007
Fagiolini, A., Chengappa, K.N.R. (2007). Weight gain and metabolic issues of medicines used for bipolar disorder. CURRENT PSYCHIATRY REPORTS, 9(6), 521-528 [10.1007/s11920-007-0071-1].
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