Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Some Antipsychotics Tied to Greater Risk of Gestational Diabetes

A new study finds that women who continue taking the atypical antipsychotic drugs olanzapine (Zyprexa) and quetiapine (Seroquel) during pregnancy are at an increased risk for gestational diabetes.

The findings are published in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

Antipsychotic medications are commonly used to treat bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and other severe mental health disorders. While it is well-established that these medications carry a greater risk for metabolic side effects...


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