Fluoxetine-Induced Reversible Galactorrhea and Hyperprolactinemia: A Case Report
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چکیده
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors can lead to increased prolactin levels and galactorrhea. Herein, we reported a 40-year-old female patient who developed galactorrhea hyperprolactinemia two weeks after initiation of fluoxetine 20 mg/day. Galactorrhea was discontinued the fifth week withdrawal reached normal limits. The patient's depressive symptoms disappeared with citalopram 40 mg/day no similar side effects were observed during follow-up. Clinicians should be aware adverse fluoxetine.
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عنوان ژورنال: Phoenix medical journal
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2687-4369']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.38175/phnx.817248