The Effects of Atypical Antipsychotic Usage Duration on Serum Adiponectin Levels and Other Metabolic Parameters

The Effects of Atypical Antipsychotic Usage Duration on Serum Adiponectin Levels and Other Metabolic Parameters

Objective: Although atypical antipsychotics are well-tolerated and effective treatment options for schizophrenia, they have metabolic side effects, including weight gain and increased risk of Type II Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Adiponectin, produced exclusively in adipocytes, is the most abundant serum...

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Main Authors: Elif Oral, Mustafa Gulec, Nezahat Kurt, Sumeyra Yilmaz, Nazan Aydin, Ismet Kirpinar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atatürk University 2011-04-01
Series:Eurasian Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
Atypical antipsychotics
Metabolic syndrome
Serum adiponectin levels
Usage duration
Online Access:http://www.eajm.org/text.php3?id=382

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