Posted by Cam W. on March 26, 2001, at 6:55:12
In reply to Atypical neuroleptic conundrum, posted by Abby on March 26, 2001, at 0:54:19
Abby - Does, Depakote increase prolactin levels? I know it can cause irregular menses and in rare cases, galactorrhea, but is this directly due to an increase in prolactin levels? Has the increase in ovarian cancer be definitely linked to prolcatin increases? Sorry, I had not heard this and would be interested in reading the study.
Also, with the new atypical agents Risperdal and Zyprexa have been shown to transient raise prolactin levels, but this is usually subclinical. Whether these increases would have any impact over the long term is currently much in debate. The atypicals raise prolactin levels to a far lesser extent than did the older typical agents and I believe that Clozapine, Seorquel and Geodon do not raise prolactin levels at all.
Just what I have read - Cam
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