Effect of metformin on olanzapine-induced weight gain: A 12-week randomised open-label study

Background: Olanzapine is an atypical antipsychotic used in schizophrenia and bipolar affective disorder, but it is associated with weight gain and metabolic syndrome. Metformin is known to decrease insulin resistance and abnormal glucose metabolism. Therefore, it is thought that metformin might pro...

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Main Authors: G. Chetan Kumar, N. Sarala, M. Mohan Reddy, H. Manjunath
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Sciences
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jcls.jcls_62_24
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