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D2-blockade and possible ziprasidone-induced galactorrhea.

Mohamed Ramadan1, Ahsan Khan, Sheldon Preskorn

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of Kansas, Wichita, KS 67214, USA. ibramadan@yahoo.com

International Clinical Psychopharmacology
|February 25, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Ziprasidone may cause galactorrhea, a rare side effect in adult females. Healthcare providers should consider drug dosage and potency when assessing unusual patient responses to ziprasidone.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Pharmacology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Galactorrhea is a rare adverse effect associated with certain medications.
  • Ziprasidone is an atypical antipsychotic used for treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Observation:

  • This report details a second case of possible ziprasidone-induced galactorrhea in an adult female.
  • The patient experienced galactorrhea, a milky nipple discharge, potentially linked to ziprasidone treatment.

Findings:

  • The occurrence of galactorrhea suggests a possible link between ziprasidone and hyperprolactinemia.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering individual patient factors and drug properties.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should be vigilant for endocrine side effects like galactorrhea when prescribing ziprasidone.

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  • Further research may be needed to elucidate the precise mechanism and incidence of ziprasidone-induced galactorrhea.