Research
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Psychotropic drug-related weight gain (PDWG) is highly associated with non-initiation, discontinuation, and dissatisfaction with psychiatric drugs.
Practitioners should be aware of the impact of PDWG on patient adherence to psychiatric medications.
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PDWG is a common occurrence and is highly associated with non-initiation, discontinuation, and dissatisfaction with psychiatric drugs.
Why this rating
The claim is based on established evidence in the psychiatric population.
Source
Psychotropic Drug–Related Weight Gain and Its Treatment
Roger S. McIntyre et al. · American Journal of Psychiatry · 2024
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