Weight gain associated with clozapine.
Six of seven patients treated with clozapine gained 6-69 lb. Because of clozapine's anticipated availability in the United States, clinicians should be aware of this possible side effect, which, to the authors' knowledge, has not been reported previously.
Cohen
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Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington, Seattle.
Chiles
J
J
MacNaughton
A
A
D000328:Adult; D001835:Body Weight / Q000187:drug effects*; D003024:Clozapine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003984:Dibenzazepines / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000139:chemically induced; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D015430:Weight Gain / Q000187:drug effects
D003984:Dibenzazepines; D003024:Clozapine