Abnormalities in Glucose Metabolism in Patients with Schizophrenia Treated with Atypical Antipsychotic Medications - 20/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.amjmed.2007.08.036
Alan N. Elias, MD ⁎ 
, Heather Hofflich, DO
, Heather Hofflich, DO The University of California, Irvine, Medical Center, Orange.
Requests for reprints should be addressed to Alan N. Elias, MD, University of California, Irvine Medical Center, 101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868.Abstract |
The incidence of carbohydrate intolerance and overt diabetes is increased in patients with schizophrenia treated with the newer atypical antipsychotic agents. The precise mechanism for these abnormalities remains obscure. This review examines the potential interaction between atypical antipsychotic medications and several hormones known to influence appetite regulation and carbohydrate metabolism.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Keywords : Atypical antipsychotic agents, Carbohydrate intolerance, Diabetes, Schizophrenia
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Vol 121 - N° 2
P. 98-104 - février 2008 Regresar al número
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