Weight Gain on Psych Meds Most people who have been on psych meds know: weight gain is a reality. Weight gain is especially a brutal reality onantipsychotic meds, which are being prescribed more and more for more and more reasons (sleep, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, etc.). A...
Before moving to meds, your doctor will typically check that you’ve tried one or more lifestyle or behavioral modifications, such as improving your nutrition or ramping up your physical activity. These might include adopting a heart-healthy approach to eating like the Mediterranean diet, joining ...
'Forever meds' "There will always be a considerable cohort that is not okay with a forever med," Cook said, but he added that the data on how long it takes for patients to reach peak weight loss using the drugs before behavioral modifications should be prioritized remains preliminary —...