Consider Metformin for Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain

October 2025

You’ll see more focus on using metformin to prevent antipsychotic-induced weight gain (AIWG).

Up to 8 in 10 people will gain weight with antipsychotic use.

Continue to reinforce lifestyle changes (healthy eating, increasing physical activity, etc) for patients taking an antipsychotic.

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