Clin Psychopharmacol Neurosci.  2017 May;15(2):181-183. 10.9758/cpn.2017.15.2.181.

Dose Dependent Course of Hyperprolactinemic and Normoprolactinemic Galactorrhea Induced by Venlafaxine

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Psychiatry, AfÅŸin State Hospital, AfÅŸin, Turkey. dr.akif@gmail.com
  • 2Department of Internal Medicine, AfÅŸin State Hospital, AfÅŸin, Turkey.
  • 3Department of Psychiatry, Selçuk University School of Medicine, Selçuk, Turkey.
  • 4Department of Psychiatry, KahramanmaraÅŸ Sütçüİmam University, KahramanmaraÅŸ, Turkey.

Abstract

Venlafaxine is a serotonergic and noradrenergic reuptake inhibitor which is used for the treatment of depression. We report a case of galactorrhea in a patient with major depressive disorder after starting treatment with venlafaxine. In particular, we discuss the course of hyper and normoprolactinemic galactorrhea. We managed this side effect initially by dose reduction and further by switching to essitalopram. Physicians should be aware of endocrinologic side effects such as galactorrhea during the serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor treatment.

Keyword

Venlafaxine hydrochloride; Galactorrhea; Prolactin; Depression; Therapeutics; Management

MeSH Terms

Depression
Depressive Disorder, Major
Female
Galactorrhea*
Humans
Norepinephrine
Pregnancy
Prolactin
Serotonin
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride*
Norepinephrine
Prolactin
Serotonin
Venlafaxine Hydrochloride
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