Tuesday, October 22, 2002

9:00 a.m. PST / 12 Noon EST
Live question and answer session with Dr. Wirshing

11:00 a.m. PST / 2 p.m. EST
Side Effects of the New Antipsychotic Medications

Donna Wirshing, M.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Co-Chief, Schizophrenia Treatment Unit
West Los Angeles Veterans Administration
Medical Center

Description:
Dr. Donna Wirshing will discuss the adverse effects of second generation antipsychotics with a focus on metabolic side effects such as weight gain, diabetes, and hyperlipidemias. Concerns about these side effects have resulted in a new emphasis on the role of mental providers in addressing the long-term health needs of patients with serious psychotic illnesses.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this talk the audience should be able to:

• Understand the major effects of antipsychotic medications on weight and metabolic parameters.
• Understand sexual side effects of antipsychotic medications.