Excessive weight gain after remission of depression in a schizophrenic patient treated with risperidone: case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The use of atypical antipsychotics in schizophrenic patients has been associated with a risk of weight gain. Similarly, recovery from depression is often followed by improved appetite, greater food intake and potential increase in we...

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Main Authors: Psarros Constantin, Kostoulas Constantin, Masdrakis Vasilis, Dikeos Dimitris G, Papageorgiou Charalabos C, Papadimitriou George N, Theleritis Christos G, Soldatos Constantin R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-09-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-244X/6/37