More research is required to identify the impact of specific risk factors for overweight and obesity in patients with bipolar disorder. These data could be used to develop better weight gain prevention and treatment programs for those with bipolar disorder. Therapeutic options include dietary counseling, use of mood stabilizers with lower propensities for weight gain, and combination pharmacotherapy with medications that have weight loss properties.
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