Triglyceride, cholesterol and weight changes among risperidone-treated youths
Martin A, L'Ecuyer S. Triglyceride, cholesterol and weight changes among risperidone-treated youths. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2002, 11: 129-133. PMID: 12369772, DOI: 10.1007/s00787-002-0255-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisperidone-treated youthsMean ageWeight gainRetrospective chart reviewWeight changeRegular laboratory monitoringAtypical antipsychotic useSignificant weight gainSample mean ageChart reviewRisperidone doseAntipsychotic useSerum triglyceridesLaboratory monitoringTriglyceride levelsCholesterol levelsLipid dysregulationAdolescent inpatientsTriglyceridesPreliminary reportMeasures analysisSuch associationsCholesterolSignificant changesAverage length