Obesity

Drugs used in psychiatry causing an increase in body weight in children—a review

Int J Obes (Lond)Published Systematic 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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