Posted by ed_uk2010 on November 8, 2010, at 15:59:12
In reply to Re: Antipsychotics and mortality » ed_uk2010, posted by maya3 on November 8, 2010, at 15:41:21
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> > > Do you think the low potency drugs are more problematic in this area?
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> > You mean with respect to the typical neuroleptics?
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> Yes.
> I understand that the question is irrelevant in respect to atypicals?
>Yes, the low potency typicals cause more weight gain than the high potency typicals.
Among the atypicals, each drug has its own unique adverse effect profile. Clozaril and Zyprexa cause the most weight gain, but they are also among the most effective, especially Clozaril.
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