Study Suggests Weight Loss Possible With Psychiatric Drugs

reports that a recent study suggests “even overweight and obese people who take certain psychiatric drugs associated with weight gain may be able to shed excess pounds by focusing on healthy eating and exercise habits.” Researchers “followed 17,519 obese and overweight adults enrolled in a weight loss program focused on lifestyle changes at Wharton Medical Clinic in Ontario, Canada.” The results were published in Obesity. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-depression-weightloss/weight-loss-possible-with-psychiatric-drugs-idUSKCN1VQ2T0