Current Opinion in Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37(5), P. 331 - 336
Published: June 10, 2024
Psychotropic
drug
related
weight
gain
is
a
common
side-effect
of
significant
concern
to
both
clinicians
and
patients.
Recent
studies
treatment
guidelines
strongly
support
taking
preventive
early
approaches
psychotropic
drug-related
(PDWG).
Arguably
the
main
pathway
that
PDWG
occurs
via
changes
in
eating
behaviour
leading
increased
caloric
intake.
Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(4), P. 467 - 476
Published: March 3, 2024
Introduction
We
systematically
reviewed
extant
studies
evaluating
the
efficacy
and
tolerability
of
xanomeline
xanomeline-trospium
(KarXT)
for
treatment
adults
with
schizophrenia.
Physiology & Behavior,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
283, P. 114622 - 114622
Published: June 28, 2024
The
roles
of
metabolic
signals,
including
Glucagon-like
peptide
1
(GLP-1),
have
been
implicated
in
multiple
domains
outside
regulation.
There
is
a
growing
interest
repurposing
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RAs)
as
therapeutics
for
motivation
and
reward-related
behavioural
disturbances.
Herein,
we
aim
to
systematically
review
the
extant
evidence
on
potential
effects
GLP-1RAs
reward
system.
European Neuropsychopharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
85, P. 58 - 65
Published: July 1, 2024
In
ESCAPE-TRD
(NCT04338321),
esketamine
nasal
spray
(NS)
significantly
increased
the
probability
of
remission
at
Week
8,
and
being
relapse-free
through
32
after
versus
quetiapine
extended
release
(XR)
in
patients
with
treatment
resistant
depression
(TRD).
Here,
we
explore
time
course,
burden
consequences
emergent
adverse
events
(TEAEs)
phase
IIIb
ESCAPE‑TRD
trial.
Patients
TRD
were
randomised
1:1
to
NS
or
XR,
dosed
per
label
alongside
an
ongoing
selective
serotonin
reuptake
inhibitor/serotonin
norepinephrine
inhibitor.
this
secondary
publication,
safety
analyses
(comprising
who
received
≥1
dose
study
treatment)
included
incidence,
severity
durations
(Kaplan‑Meier
method)
TEAEs,
subsequent
dispositional
changes.
P
values
not
adjusted
for
multiple
testing.
336
340
XR;
334
treatment,
respectively.
TEAEs
more
common
than
XR
(91.9
%
78.0
%;
p
<
0.001),
but
typically
mild/moderate
transient
nature:
a
greater
proportion
resolved
on
same-day
(92.0
12.1
%)
lead
discontinuation
fewer
(4.2
11.0
%,
respectively;
0.001).
The
days
spent
was
lower
(median:
11.9
21.3
Although
frequent
NS,
mild,
less
likely
XR.
Data
consistent
established
profiles,
no
new
signals
identified.
Alongside
efficacy,
demonstrably
favourable
tolerability
profile
further
supports
its
use
TRD.
Schizophrenia Bulletin,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
Overweight
and
obesity
are
highly
prevalent
in
people
with
severe
mental
illness
(SMI).
Antipsychotic-induced
weight
gain
(AIWG)
is
one
of
the
most
commonly
reported
distressing
side
effects
treatment
living
SMI
place
a
high
value
on
avoidance
this
effect.
Metformin
effective
pharmacological
intervention
studied
for
prevention
AIWG
yet
clear
guidelines
lacking
evidence
has
not
translated
into
practice.
The
aim
research
was
to
develop
guideline
use
metformin
AIWG.
The Journal of Clinical Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
64(10), P. 1204 - 1221
Published: June 26, 2024
Obesity
is
a
disease
of
epidemic
proportions
in
the
United
States
and
contributes
to
morbidity
mortality
for
large
part
population.
In
addition,
financial
costs
this
society
are
high.
Lifestyle
modifications
key
prevention
treatment
but
adherence
long-term
success
have
been
challenging.
Bariatric
surgery
has
available
pharmacologic
approaches,
first
developed
1950s,
continue
be
an
option;
however,
existing
formulations
not
provided
optimal
clinical
efficacy
had
many
concerning
adverse
effects.
Over
last
decade,
glucagon-like
peptide-1
(GLP-1)
receptor
agonists,
novel
group
medications
type
2
diabetes,
were
found
produce
significant
weight
loss.
Several
formulations,
at
higher
doses,
received
FDA
approval
obesity
or
those
overweight
with
weight-related
co-morbidities.
More
hormone-based
therapies
being
developed,
some
dual
triple-receptor
agonist
activity.
Their
use,
without
questions
concerns
as
safety
efficacy,
problems
cost
reimbursement,
how
their
use
may
intersect
public
health
efforts
manage
epidemic.
This
review
will
focus
on
GLP-1
agonists
currently
used
loss
discuss
pharmacology,
pertinent
research
findings
establishing
benefits
risks,
issues
prescribing
these
medications,
perspective
from
point
view.