Risk of renal impairment in atypical antipsychotics: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Atypical antipsychotics are associated with several adverse effects including metabolic syndrome, weight gain, QTc interval prolongation, and extrapyramidal effects. This study aims to investigate the risk of renal impairment in patients receiving atypical antipsychotics.

Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted via PubMed and Ovid SP and Web of Science to retrieve studies reporting the risk of renal impairment in patients receiving atypical antipsychotic treatment.