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Metabolic risk in selected second-generation antipsychotics.

V Kerna¹, G Nosalova, I Ondrejka

¹Institute of Pharmacology, Comenius University in Bratislava, Jessenius Faculty of Medicine in Martin, Slovakia. kerna@jfmed.uniba.sk

Bratislavske Lekarske Listy

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Olanzapine is linked to the highest cardiovascular risk in patients on antipsychotics, while amisulpride and sertindole appear safer. Metabolic syndrome prevalence was 41% in the study group.

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Psychiatry
Endocrinology
Cardiology

Background:

Antipsychotic medications are associated with a higher incidence of metabolic abnormalities compared to the general population.
Understanding these risks is crucial for patient management and treatment selection.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in patients on long-lasting antipsychotic monotherapy.
To compare the cardiovascular risk associated with different second-generation antipsychotics.

Main Methods:

A study of 71 patients on antipsychotic monotherapy for at least 12 months.
Assessment of metabolic syndrome components, including glucose, lipids, and anthropometric measures.
Statistical analysis using Spearman's rank correlation test.

Main Results:

Metabolic syndrome prevalence was 41% in the study group.
Olanzapine subgroup showed the highest prevalence (50%), while amisulpride (31%) and sertindole (25%) subgroups had lower rates.
Men (51%) had a higher prevalence than women (34%).

Conclusions:

Olanzapine is associated with the highest cardiovascular risk among the studied antipsychotics.
Amisulpride and sertindole appear to be safer options regarding metabolic syndrome prevalence.
These findings aid in risk stratification and personalized treatment strategies for patients on antipsychotics.