Pancreatitis associated with metformin used for management of clozapine-related weight gain

Aust N Z J Psychiatry. 2016 Jul;50(7):701-2. doi: 10.1177/0004867416631830. Epub 2016 Feb 16.

Authors

Maia McFadden¹, Anne Gordon¹, Geoff Leong¹, David Ward¹, James G Scott²

Affiliations

¹ Metro North Mental Health, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, QLD, Australia.
² Metro North Mental Health, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, QLD, Australia UQ Centre for Clinical Research, The University of Queensland, Herston, QLD, Australia james.scott@health.qld.gov.au.

PMID: 26883571
DOI: 10.1177/0004867416631830

No abstract available

Publication types

Case Reports
Letter

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Antipsychotic Agents / adverse effects*
Clozapine / adverse effects*
Disease Management
Humans
Male
Metformin / adverse effects*
Pancreatitis / chemically induced*
Schizophrenia / drug therapy*
Weight Gain / drug effects*

Substances

Antipsychotic Agents
Metformin
Clozapine