Low dose quetiapine induced galactorrhoea: a case report
2007
Low Dose Quetiapine Induced Galactorrhoea: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Maneesh Gupta
Primary Institution: Josiah Thomas Memorial Hall, Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust
Hypothesis
Can low doses of quetiapine cause galactorrhoea?
Conclusion
Low dose quetiapine can also cause galactorrhoea.
Supporting Evidence
- Quetiapine is known to cause less prolactin elevation than other antipsychotics.
- Galactorrhoea is a known side effect of antipsychotics.
- The patient's prolactin levels were significantly elevated after increasing the quetiapine dose.
Takeaway
A woman taking a small amount of quetiapine experienced unexpected breast milk production, which stopped when she stopped the medication.
Methodology
Case report detailing the patient's experience and medical evaluations.
Potential Biases
The author has financial ties to pharmaceutical companies.
Limitations
This is a single case report, so the findings may not apply to all patients.
Participant Demographics
31-year-old female with a personality disorder.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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