The bitter taste receptor agonist quinine reduces calorie intake and increases the postprandial release of cholecystokinin in healthy subjects
Saudi Arabia and Turkey are countries with a relatively high GDP per capita, as well as a high adult obesity prevalence
Additionally, perioperative medicine does not necessarily translate to emergency medicine
When considering any treatment, especially an injectable medication, your health and safety should be the top priority
Between these two, metformin is our first-line preference as it helps not only with antipsychotic-related weight gain but also with the metabolic side effects of antipsychotics (insulin resistance, fasting glucose, triglycerides, and hyperprolactinemia), earning it a recommendation from the APA for this purpose