This just posted on our Healthnews headlines forum:
http://psychcentral.com/news/2009/12...meds/9888.html
In addition to hyperglycemia and hyperlipidemia are these findings:
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Their findings provide evidence that antipsychotic medications, particularly olanzapine (Zyprexa®, Eli Lilly and Co.) and quetiapine (Seroquel®, AstraZeneca), increase the levels of inflammation markers.
The markers implicated include C-reactive protein, E-selectin, and intercellular adhesion molecular-1 (ICAM-1).
Increased levels of C-reactive protein in particular are associated with increased risk for the development or progression of many illnesses including heart disease, and stroke.
“This analysis provides the most compelling evidence to date that differences in antipsychotic metabolic liability are also seen with markers of systemic inflammation,” explained Dr. Meyer. “It also provides an impetus for monitoring cardiovascular risk markers in antipsychotic treated patients.”
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