Management of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain

Dr. Rado is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Internal Medicine, Dr. Keim is Professor of Clinical Nutrition, and Dr. Dowd is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology, Rush University Medical Center, 2150 West Harrison, Chicago, IL 60612; E-mail: [email protected].

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved the use of pharmacologic agents for the prevention or treatment of antipsychotic-induced weight gain as discussed in this article. Please consult the product's labeling for approved information.

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