Do adolescents have more metabolic side effects with second-generation antipsychotics?

It is concerning that olanzapine continues to be prescribed to many children and adolescents, especially on the inpatient units. In talking to other clinicians, I am finding that the those who work on an inpatient unit seem to be more likely to prescribe olanzapine when a second-generation antipsychotic is needed. But, it is the outpatient…