The Curious Case Of Metabolic Dysfunction In Schizophrenia: Who’s Susceptible & Why?
A recent article published in World Psychiatry evaluated the mid- and long-term metabolic side effects of 31 antipsychotic drugs and confirmed that antipsychotic drugs may differ in their propensity to induce metabolic side effects. Given that patients with schizophrenia often need lifelong treatment, careful consideration should be given when choosing an antipsychotic.