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Effect sizes of GLP-1 receptor agonists in schizophrenia are mostly smaller than in the general population.
While GLP-1 receptor agonists can aid in weight loss, practitioners should manage expectations regarding the magnitude of effect in this population.
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However effect sizes are mostly smaller than studies based on the general population.
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Based on the completion of multiple clinical trials.
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GLP-1 receptor agonists and weight loss in schizophrenia – past, present, and future
Mike Trott et al. · Current Opinion in Psychiatry · 2024
DOI 10.1097/yco.0000000000000952
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