Why schizophrenics get fat

The reason why patients with schizophrenia will have the condition of body fat, generally considered to be the adverse reaction caused by drugs, or dietary intake of too many calories and body consumption caused by too little.
1. Adverse drug reactions: because schizophrenia patients need to take some antipsychotic drugs for a long time, and the use of some antipsychotic drugs caused by the common adverse reaction is weight gain, such as olanzapine. Therefore, when schizophrenic patients gain weight, they need to consider the adverse drug reactions. Should go to a specialized hospital, the doctor can consider whether to adjust the treatment plan after a comprehensive assessment.
2. Too much intake and too little consumption: schizophrenic body fat, there may be a long-term lack of exercise, while the dietary intake of calories and energy is relatively high, resulting in fat accumulation in the body caused.
If schizophrenic patients only appear simple body fat, generally through moderate exercise exercise as well as adjust the dietary structure of the treatment can be. If you feel unwell, you should follow up with the doctor in time.