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Abe Maddison

New hope to cut side effects of anti-psychotic drugs

A new drug coating may reduce weight gain as a side effect of anti-psychotic medication. (John Pryke/AAP PHOTOS)

A new coating for anti-psychotic drugs mitigates weight gain as a side effect and boosts serotonin levels, offering the potential to change lives, researchers say.

Researchers at the University of South Australia tested Lurasidone, a drug used in the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar depression, and found the new coatings improved drug absorption by eight-fold, and overcame side effects such as weight gain.

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