Researchers Find Ways to Limit Metabolic Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs

A new molecule, if administered alongside antipsychotics, can activate dopamine receptors in the pancreas, limiting metabolic disruptions.
Researchers Find Ways to Limit Metabolic Side Effects of Antipsychotic Drugs
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Antipsychotic medications can disrupt metabolism, increasing a person’s risk of developing diabetes. However, researchers have found a way to prevent such development, according to a study published Thursday.

The study, published in Diabetes, shows early evidence that new treatments could limit the side effects of antipsychotics by blocking their activity in the pancreas.
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