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Prolactin, hyperprolactinaemia and antipsychotic treatment: a review and lessons for treatment of early psychosis.
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PMID:  22472310     Owner:  NLM     Status:  Publisher    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Hyperprolactinaemia is a common side effect of antipsychotics; markedly raised levels are less common. Higher levels of prolactin result from longer exposure to higher doses, especially with older antipsychotics or with risperidone, sulpiride or amisulpride. Galactorrhoea, gynaecomastia, menstrual abnormalities and sexual dysfunction including hypogonadism and fertility problems are consequences of raised prolactin, and in the longer-term bone demineralisation. Younger patients may be more susceptible to hyperprolactinaemia. Trial reports often fail to state the frequency of raised levels.
Authors:
John Cookson; Richard Hodgson; Hiram J Wildgust
Publication Detail:
Type:  JOURNAL ARTICLE     Date:  2012-4-2
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of psychopharmacology (Oxford, England)     Volume:  -     ISSN:  1461-7285     ISO Abbreviation:  -     Publication Date:  2012 Apr 
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Created Date:  2012-4-4     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8907828     Medline TA:  J Psychopharmacol     Country:  -    
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Languages:  ENG     Pagination:  -     Citation Subset:  -    
Affiliation:
Burdett House, Mile End Hospital, London, UK.
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