Adherence
Patients treated with SGAs show higher cravings for fat and carbohydrates compared to other food types, and exhibit small increases in dietary disinhibition and restrained eating.
SGA treatment is associated with increased cravings for fats and carbohydrates, as well as higher dietary disinhibition (loss of control over eating) and restrained eating (strict dieting). This combination can make weight management difficult. Focus on managing cravings and avoiding extreme restriction, which may backfire, by working with a dietitian to create a sustainable eating plan.
Compared to controls, our results showed that craving for fat and carbohydrates are the highest among other craving subscales. There was a small increase in dietary disinhibition (SMD = 0.40) and restrained eating (SMD = 0.43) in participants treated with SGAs compared to controls.
Why this rating
Based on meta-analysis of 92 papers, though heterogeneity was substantial.
Source
Eating cognitions, emotions and behaviour under treatment with second generation antipsychotics: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Hiba Mutwalli et al. · Journal of Psychiatric Research · 2023
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