Topiramate’s effectiveness on weight reduction in overweight/obese persons with schizophrenia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Topiramate’s effectiveness on weight reduction in overweight/obese persons with schizophrenia: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Schizophrenia is a psychiatric disorder with a higher mortality than that of the general population. Most of the deaths are due to cardiovascular causes and are related to metabolic risks. This risk is due not only to antipsychotics but also to inherent factors of the disorder. S...

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Main Authors: Miyuru Chandradasa, Layani Champika, Silumini de Silva, K. A. L. A. Kuruppuarachchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Schizophrenia
Antipsychotic agents
Weight loss
Body weight
Anticonvulsants
Randomized trial
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-017-2162-6

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