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Managing the side effects associated with commonly used treatments for bipolar depression

This 2014 review article discusses the side effects associated with pharmacological treatments for bipolar depression and strategies to manage them. Commonly used medications include mood stabilizers (e.g., lithium, lamotrigine), antipsychotics (e.g., quetiapine, lurasidone), and antidepressants. The article highlights side effects such as weight gain, sedation, gastrointestinal disturbances, and metabolic changes.

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Antipsychotic-induced weight gain: a comprehensive research synthesis

This 1999 meta-analysis by Allison et al. systematically reviewed the extent of weight gain associated with various antipsychotic medications. The study found that clozapine and olanzapine were associated with the most significant weight gain, with average increases of 4.45 kg and 4.15 kg, respectively, over a 10-week period. Risperidone and

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