Sertraline and Hyperprolactinemia: A Case Study

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Case study reveals sertraline's link to hyperprolactinemia symptoms in a woman, indicating SSRIs may require careful management.

Sertraline treatment led to elevated prolactin levels and hyperprolactinemia symptoms.
After switching to escitalopram, the patient's depressive symptoms and prolactin levels normalized within three weeks.
The case underlines the need for continuous clinician training for early detection of SSRI side effects.
Possible mechanisms of hyperprolactinemia involve inhibition of dopaminergic activity.

Boukidi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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