Use of Metformin to Prevent Clozapine-Induced Weight Gain

<p>Should we start prescribing metformin to our patients on clozapine? In this episode, we discuss several articles on the efficacy of clozapine in preventing clozapine-induced weight gain, including some evidence on when metformin is more effective.</p> <p>Faculty: Jim Phelps, M.D.<br /> Host: Richard Seeber, M.D.</p> <ul> <li><a href= "https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/cme-program?section=pricing&utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=[Libsyn]OPC212" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Learn more about our membership here</strong></a></li> <li><a href= "https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/publication/quick-take-vol-42-2683?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=[Libsyn]OPC212" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Earn 0.5 CMEs: Quick Take Vol. 42</strong></a></li> <li><a href= "https://psychopharmacologyinstitute.com/section/metformin-for-the-prevention-of-clozapine-induced-weight-gain-a-retrospective-naturalistic-cohort-study-2683-5269?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=[Libsyn]OPC212" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Metformin for the Prevention of Clozapine-Induced Weight Gain: A Retrospective Naturalistic Cohort Study</strong></a></li> </ul>