Second-Generation Antipsychotics and Dysregulation of Glucose Metabolism: Beyond Weight Gain

Second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs) are the cornerstone of treatment for schizophrenia because of their high clinical efficacy. However, SGA treatment is associated with severe metabolic alterations and body weight gain, which can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease,...

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Main Authors: Diana Grajales, Vitor Ferreira, Ángela M. Valverde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Cells
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/8/11/1336