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metformin and Affective Disorders, Psychotic

metformin has been researched along with Affective Disorders, Psychotic in 1 studies

Metformin: A biguanide hypoglycemic agent used in the treatment of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus not responding to dietary modification. Metformin improves glycemic control by improving insulin sensitivity and decreasing intestinal absorption of glucose. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p289)
metformin : A member of the class of guanidines that is biguanide the carrying two methyl substituents at position 1.

Affective Disorders, Psychotic: Disorders in which the essential feature is a severe disturbance in mood (depression, anxiety, elation, and excitement) accompanied by psychotic symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, gross impairment in reality testing, etc.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Metabolic syndrome is prevalent in older adults and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease."2.45Metabolic risks in older adults receiving second-generation antipsychotic medication. ( Brooks, JO; Chang, HS; Krasnykh, O, 2009)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Brooks, JO1
Chang, HS1
Krasnykh, O1

Reviews

1 review available for metformin and Affective Disorders, Psychotic

ArticleYear
Metabolic risks in older adults receiving second-generation antipsychotic medication.
    Current psychiatry reports, 2009, Volume: 11, Issue:1

    Topics: Affective Disorders, Psychotic; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antipsychotic Agents; Cardiovascular Diseas

2009