Posted by J Kelly on March 7, 2016, at 16:51:40
In reply to Re: Nardil safe?, posted by SLS on March 7, 2016, at 15:33:43
> Quick Google search:
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> - Scott
J Fam Pract. 2008 Aug; 57(8): 526530.
PMCID: PMC3183916Can metformin undo weight gain induced by antipsychotics?
Sarah-Anne Schumann, MDcorresponding author and Bernard Ewigman, MD, MSPH
John Hickner, MD, MSc, PURLS Editor
John Hickner, Department of Family Medicine, The University of Chicago;corresponding author
Practice changer
"Recommend metformin 250 mg 3 times a day, along with lifestyle modifications, to promote weight loss and decrease insulin resistance in patients who gain more than 10% of their pretreatment body weight on antipsychotic medications."
Strength of recommendation
B: Based on a single, well-designed, randomized controlled trial.
Wu R-R, Zhao J-P, Jin H, et al. Lifestyle intervention and metformin for treatment of antipsychotic-induced weight gain: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2008;299:185-193.1
Good enough for me. Might be looking for a new pdoc. One that will prescribe Metformin and Nardil.
Jade
U of Chicago? Dr Bob? huh
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