Article ; Online: Drugs Affecting Body Weight, Body Fat Distribution, and Metabolic Function-Mechanisms and Possible Therapeutic or Preventive Measures: an Update.
Current obesity reports
2021 Volume 10, Issue 1, Page(s) 1–13
Abstract: Purpose of review: Weight gain and body fat redistribution are common side effects of many widely used drugs. We summarize recent literature on prevalence data and mechanisms associated with drug-induced body fat changes and mechanisms to prevent or ... ...
Abstract | Purpose of review: Weight gain and body fat redistribution are common side effects of many widely used drugs. We summarize recent literature on prevalence data and mechanisms associated with drug-induced body fat changes and mechanisms to prevent or treat metabolic side effects. Recent findings: The highest prevalence of metabolic complications is seen with antipsychotics and antiretroviral drugs used in the treatment of HIV and may, at least partly, be responsible for the increased risk for co-morbid diseases such as diabetes, steatosis of the liver, and cardiovascular disease. The pathogenetic mechanisms leading to weight gain from antipsychotics are increasingly known and help to unravel the complex interaction that exists between psychopathology and metabolic complications. Although the classic lipodystrophy mainly occurred with older HIV drugs, also with the newer HIV treatment, weight gain seems to be a major side effect. Early detection of the metabolic consequences of drugs can lead to an early diagnosis of the complications and their treatment. Different medications, including the newer antidiabetics, are being studied in the therapy of drug-induced obesity. Future research should focus on identifying individuals at risk for metabolic side effects and on early markers to identify individuals with side effects so that timely treatment of metabolic complications can be initiated. |
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MeSH term(s) | Adrenal Cortex Hormones/adverse effects ; Animals ; Anti-Retroviral Agents/adverse effects ; Antidepressive Agents/adverse effects ; Antipsychotic Agents/adverse effects ; Body Fat Distribution ; Body Weight/drug effects ; Cardiovascular Diseases ; Diabetes Mellitus ; HIV Infections/drug therapy ; Humans ; Insulin Resistance ; Lithium/adverse effects ; Metabolic Diseases/etiology ; Obesity ; Weight Gain/drug effects |
Chemical Substances | Adrenal Cortex Hormones ; Anti-Retroviral Agents ; Antidepressive Agents ; Antipsychotic Agents ; Lithium (9FN79X2M3F) |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2021-01-05 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article ; Review |
ISSN | 2162-4968 |
ISSN (online) | 2162-4968 |
DOI | 10.1007/s13679-020-00419-5 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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