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I want to know which of these drugs produce lower risk of metabolic syndrome, diabetes or high cholesterol: aripiprazole or ziprasidone.

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Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

Lower risk: Do not take any medicine unless your doctor has explained why you are taking this and other medicines.

Answered 8/18/2015

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A member asked:

I want to know which of these drugs produce lower risk of metabolic syndrome, diabetes or high cholesterol: aripiprazole or ziprasidone.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Kleerekoper answered

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