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Antipsychotics Add Metabolic Woes to Young Patients' Problems


 

EXPERT ANALYSIS FROM A PSYCHO-PHARMACOLOGY UPDATE, SPONSORED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

"At each visit, obtain both weight and body mass index," he said. "Measure waist circumference at least once a year, and provide counseling on diet and exercise."

Dr. Correll disclosed that he is a consultant for and is on the advisory boards of numerous drug companies, and also receives research support and honoraria from many of them.

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