Metformin for Antipsychotic Weight Gain - Explained! [name brand diet pills]

Metformin for Antipsychotic Weight Gain - Explained! [name brand diet pills]

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Why is metformin being used in patients without diabetes who are on antipsychotics like olanzapine or risperidone? In this episode, we break down the new clinical guidelines on how and when to use metformin to prevent or treat weight gain caused by antipsychotic medications. 📖 Video Outline: 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Why Metformin? 00:59 New Clinical Guidelines 01:31 When to start Metformin? 02:06 Dosing and Monitoring 02:50 GLP-1 Agonists and Beyond 03:15 What Pharmacists Can Do 03:39 Conclusion 👂 Have you seen metformin used this way? Drop your experience in the comments—let's learn from each other. 📚 References: Carolan A, Hynes-Ryan C, Agarwal SM, et al. Metformin for the prevention of antipsychotic-induced weight gain: guideline development and consensus validation. Schizophr Bull. 2024; Published online Dec 9, 2024. PsychiatryOnline. Metformin can be used to prevent or treat antipsychotic-induced weight gain. American Psychiatric Association (APA). Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Schizophrenia. Aoife Carolan, Caroline Hynes-Ryan, Sri Mahavir Agarwal, Rita Bourke, Walter Cullen, Fiona Gaughran, Margaret K Hahn, Amir Krivoy, John Lally, Stefan Leucht, John Lyne, Robert A McCutcheon, Michael J Norton, Karen O’Connor, Benjamin I Perry, Toby Pillinger, David Shiers, Dan Siskind, Andrew Thompson, Donal O’Shea, Dolores Keating, Brian O’Donoghue, Metformin for the Prevention of Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain: Guideline Development and Consensus Validation, Schizophrenia Bulletin, 2024;, sbae205, ⚠️ Important Note: This video is for educational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting or changing medications. 📢 Disclaimer: The images used in this video are for educational/informational purposes only and belong to their respective owners. No copyright infringement is intended. ============================================================ #Metformin #Antipsychotics #WeightGain #PharmacyEducation #PharmacistLife #MentalHealthMedications #SchizophreniaTreatment #BipolarDisorder #Clozapine #Olanzapine #Quetiapine #Risperidone Metformin for antipsychotic-induced weight gain, metformin and antipsychotics, metformin weight gain prevention, metformin schizophrenia, metformin bipolar disorder, metformin olanzapine, metformin quetiapine, metformin risperidone, metformin clozapine, antipsychotic weight gain treatment, metformin guidelines 2024, metformin dosing for weight gain, metformin side effects, metformin and GLP-1 agonists, metformin and lifestyle changes, metformin for adolescents on antipsychotics, metformin and metabolic syndrome, off-label use of metformin, metformin and psychiatric medications, metformin and insulin resistance, metformin and appetite suppression