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Letter to the Editor April 1, 2002

Sleep Apnea Associated With Antipsychotic-Induced Obesity

Donna A. Wirshing ; Joseph M. Pierre ; William C. Wirshing

J Clin Psychiatry 2002;63(4):369-370

Article Abstract

Letter to the Editor

Sir: Weight gain and the development of obesity are known side effects of the novel antipsychotic drugs. We report 2 cases of obstructive sleep apnea that developed in the context of weight gain secondary to treatment with novel antipsychotic drugs.

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