Publications by authors named "Zohra A Ahsan"
Pharmacological interventions for prevention of weight gain in people with schizophrenia.
Cochrane Database Syst Rev
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- Antipsychotic-induced weight gain is prevalent among individuals with schizophrenia, leading to serious health complications, prompting the need for effective management strategies.
- This review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of pharmacological interventions specifically designed to prevent weight gain associated with antipsychotic medications in schizophrenia patients.
- The review includes 17 randomized controlled trials and assesses various outcomes related to weight changes and compliance, although many of the primary outcomes were infrequently reported in the studies.