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Antidepressants and galactorrhoea.

E M Gadd1, C M Norris, L Beeley

  • 1All Saints' Hospital, Birmingham, UK.

International Clinical Psychopharmacology
|October 1, 1987
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Dothiepin, an antidepressant, can cause hyperprolactinaemia and galactorrhoea. Switching antidepressants may resolve these side effects, as seen in this case report.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Pharmacology
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Hyperprolactinaemia and galactorrhoea are known potential side effects of several antidepressant medications.
  • Dothiepin is a tricyclic antidepressant with a documented risk of endocrine disturbances.

Observation:

  • This report details a case of galactorrhoea in a patient treated with dothiepin, a tricyclic antidepressant.
  • The patient experienced galactorrhoea, a known but uncommon side effect linked to prolactin elevation.

Findings:

  • The occurrence of galactorrhoea was directly associated with dothiepin treatment.
  • Following a change to a different antidepressant, the galactorrhoea resolved, suggesting dothiepin as the causative agent.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights the importance of considering antidepressant-induced hyperprolactinaemia in patients presenting with galactorrhoea.
  • Clinicians should be aware of this potential adverse effect and consider medication review if symptoms arise.
  • Further research into the specific mechanisms of dothiepin's effect on prolactin secretion is warranted.