WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF THIS DRUG?
↑ 1.32 pounds in 6–16 wks, (CT controlled trial n = 19) (249, 56)
↑ 25% of people taking 1st generation antipsychotics gained 7% or more of their baseline weight in greater than > 38 weeks p<0.001 [Meta-analysis of 307 studies (56)]
↑ Virtually all antipsychotic medications are associated weight gain over time. [Meta-analysis of 307 studies (56)] and [Meta-analysis of 81 studies (67)] and (2200, 2190, 2208)
↑ Both 1st and 2nd generation antipsychotics are associated with weight gain. [Meta-analysis of 81 studies (67)]
Generic Name: Zuclopenthixol