Bristol Myers Squibb's KarXT schizophrenia therapy shows well-tolerated safety profile with no weight gain in Phase 3 trials.

Bristol Myers Squibb's experimental schizophrenia therapy, KarXT, has demonstrated a well-tolerated safety profile in a Phase 3 program, indicating no weight gain associated with the treatment, a common side effect with antipsychotic use in schizophrenia. According to data from EMERGENT-4 and EMERGENT-5 trials, 65% of trial participants experienced weight reduction over 52 weeks. The company stated that KarXT's side effect profile was consistent with prior trial data.

April 06, 2024
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