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While more studies in psychiatric populations are needed, obesity and antipsychotic-induced obesity are more alike than different, and it is likely that other GLP-1 RAs will work in this population as well
Irfan Khan, MD , focuses on creating individualized treatment plans based on each patients unique needs

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