Antipsychotics Ranked: Metabolic Side Effects and Mortality Risk

Apr 27, 2021

In schizophrenia, which antipsychotics cause the most weight gain, cholesterol, or glucose increases? Which antipsychotics cause the least? Although a new study may not change your list much, there are some surprises in this episode. 

Faculty: Jim Phelps, M.D.
Hosts: Jessica Diaz, M.D.; Flavio Guzman, M.D.

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