Metabolic Characteristics of Newer Second-Generation Antipsychotics

Published: Jan. 17, 2022, 5 p.m.

What was the difference among antipsychotics? Over 1 year, lurasidone caused no net weight gain, whereas olanzapine caused a gain of 10 pounds. Perphenazine was associated with a 2 lb. loss vs olanzapine's 9.5 lb. gain.

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