Association of posttraumatic stress disorder with increased prevalence of metabolic syndrome.

Objective: Few studies have compared prevalence rates of metabolic abnormalities in antipsychotic-treated patients with different psychiatric disorders, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In this study, we examined components of metabolic syndrome among middle-aged and older patients with psychiatric disorders.

Method: In the study, 203 outpatients older than 40 years and with psychotic symptoms that needed antipsychotic treatment were enrolled.