View Full Version : Lifestyle changes + Metformin - to help counteract weight gain from anti-psychotics


netsavy006
02-12-08, 03:52 PM
http://youtube.com/watch?v=bH0FUtN7dnQ

From Link:
And finally, from China - Starting a lifestyle program in addition to using the diabetes medication metformin can counteract the weight gain that may accompany the use of anti-psychotic medications. A clinical trial was conducted looking at patients with schizophrenia who had a greater than 10% weight gain since starting anti-psychotic medication. The study showed that lifestyle intervention including exercise and a healthy diet in conjunction with the use of metformin resulted in a reduction in BMI and insulin resistance.

elizanne
10-24-08, 12:08 AM
I've not tried this but I think the science behind this is logical.