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Sertraline Induced Galactorrhea
Eylem Özten1, Gökben Hizli Sayar1, Işıl Göğçegöz Gül1
1Department of Psychology, Üsküdar University, Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty, İstanbul, Turkey.
Noro Psikiyatri Arsivi
|April 1, 2017
Summary
Galactorrhea, a rare side effect, can occur with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like sertraline. This case highlights a patient experiencing this unusual reaction to antidepressant medication.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Psychiatry
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed for mood disorders.
- Galactorrhea is an uncommon adverse effect associated with certain medications.
- Literature on antidepressant-induced galactorrhea, particularly with SSRIs, is sparse.
Observation:
- A case of galactorrhea was observed in a patient diagnosed with adjustment disorder.
- The patient was being treated with sertraline, a commonly used SSRI.
- The onset of galactorrhea was temporally associated with sertraline initiation.
Findings:
- This case report details galactorrhea as a potential adverse effect of sertraline.
- The presentation suggests a possible link between SSRI use and hyperprolactinemia-like symptoms.
- Further investigation into the mechanism of SSRI-induced galactorrhea is warranted.
Implications:
- Clinicians should be aware of galactorrhea as a rare but possible side effect of SSRIs.
- This finding may prompt further research into the endocrine effects of SSRIs.
- Consideration of alternative treatments or dosage adjustments may be necessary for patients developing galactorrhea.