Treating antipsychotic weight gain
If an antipsychotic has caused significant weight gain, newer weight treatments (like GLP-1 medicines) can be discussed.
Across de-identified U.S. psychiatric records, we found this step was missed about 77% of the time it should have happened.
This page is here to help you know what to ask about. It is not medical advice, and you should never start, stop, or change a medication on your own. Bring these questions to a doctor who knows you.
Questions to ask your doctor
Copy a line and ask it at your next visit. These are questions to start a conversation, not instructions to change your treatment.
- This medication has caused weight gain - what are my options, including newer treatments?
- Could a weight-management medication help me?
This page is information, not medical advice. It describes care patterns across many people and can't speak to your own situation. Bring these questions to a clinician who knows you.
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