Drugs used in psychiatry causing an increase in body weight in children—a review
Authors' conclusion
Nearly all included articles reported that the examined substances resulted in weight gain in children.
Study context
- Population
- Children treated with psychiatric drugs29 publications
- Outcome
- Psychiatric drugs that may induce weight gain in children as a side effect
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Weight gain in children
- Drugs investigated for effects on children's weight
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Original publication
Drugs used in psychiatry causing an increase in body weight in children—a review. Int J Obes (Lond). Published 24 October 2024. doi:10. 1038/ s41366-024-01662-9
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