[Metabolic side effects of second generation antipsychotics in drug-naïve patients: a preliminary study].
OBJECTIVE
Aim of this study was to investigate metabolic effects of second generation antipsychotics (SGA) in drug naïve patients.


METHODS
we included patients with psychotic disorders who were treated for the first time with a SGA. We evaluate anthropometric and metabolic data at baseline, after three months and after a year.


RESULTS
it was found a statistical significant increase in body weight, waist circumference, heart rate and glucose from the third month of treatment.


CONCLUSIONS
although the limited sample this study confirmed the importance of monitoring patients treated for the first time with SGA.
Diurni
Marcello
M
Dipartimento di Medicina Clinica, Università dell'Insubria, Varese.
Baranzini
Federico
F
Costantini
Chiara
C
Poloni
Nicola
N
Vender
Simone
S
Callegari
Camilla
C
D000328:Adult; D014150:Antipsychotic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000378:metabolism*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000378:metabolism*
D014150:Antipsychotic Agents