Does weight gain with second-generation (atypical) antipsychotics plateau after the first few months?

Weight gain and related metabolic side effects are a huge problem in people prescribed second-generation (atypical) antipsychotics. Among these medications, olanzapine and clozapine are associated with the greatest probability and amount of weight gain. A very important question to consider in the risk-benefit analysis is whether the weight gain will stop (plateau) after some time…