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Does taking antipsychotic like arpizol 10 mg daily for life long cause diabetes, I have been taking for 5 years, have family history of diabetes.
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Mr. lybrate-user, Thanks for the query. There is no conclusive evidence to show that taking antipsychotic drugs leads to precipitating T2 diabetes. However, some studies and metaanalysis has shown that there is an association noticed in certain cases. Thanks.
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