Thursday, April 8, 2010

How to Stop Your Kid from Getting Fat on Psych Drugs

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How to Stop Your Kid from Getting Fat on Psych Drugs

by Linda Natali

Eleven weeks ago your kid weighed twenty pounds less. How is that possible, you wonder. Well if your child takes an anti-psychotic drug, packing on the pounds may be hard to prevent, according to a recent study published in the "American Medical Journal."

These anti-psychotic drugs, used to treat a variety of mental illnesses--including bipolar, autism, attention deficit disorder and other psychiatric problems--may seem like a god-send for many parents of children suffering from these disorders. But the risk of explosive weight gain can be extremely frightening for parents and kids alike. Read on to learn some solid steps adults should take to help kids keep the drug-induced weight gain at bay.

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