Journal article
Olanzapine-induced weight gain in patients with bipolar I disorder: a meta-analysis.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The weight impact produced by the atypical antipsychotic olanzapine has been explored in meta-analyses focusing on patients with schizophrenia. However, outcomes identified for schizophrenia patients cannot always be generalized to patients with bipolar disorder. This study aims to quantitatively estimate the impact of olanzapine on the weight of patients with bipolar disorder.
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Authors
Nashed MG; Restivo MR; Taylor VH
Journal
The Primary Care Companion For CNS Disorders, Vol. 13, No. 6,
Publisher
Physicians Postgraduate Press
Publication Date
2011
DOI
10.4088/pcc.11r01174
ISSN
2155-7772