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Sertraline-Induced Galactorrhoea: A Case Report
Jihane Moussaoui1, Mohammed Barrimi2
1Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy Oujda, Mohammed First University, Oujda, MAR.
Cureus
|July 15, 2024
Summary
Galactorrhea, a side effect of many drugs, can be caused by psychotropic medications. This case study examines galactorrhea in a patient taking Sertraline, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI).
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Pharmacology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Galactorrhea is a reported side effect in patients undergoing various treatments.
- Psychotropic drugs, particularly neuroleptics, are strongly associated with causing galactorrhea.
- Conventional tricyclic antidepressants have a low incidence of causing this side effect.

