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Antipsychotic-induced hyperprolactinaemia: case studies and review | Postgraduate Medical Journal


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Antipsychotics are a known cause of hyperprolactinaemia and can be associated with significant health issues in short term and long term. The effects vary with gender and age of the individual and can contribute towards non-concordance and hence relapse in mental health of our patients. Clinicians need to educate the patients about this significant side effect of not only antipsychotic medications but other medications causing hyperprolactinaemia commonly prescribed in primary care. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.

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