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Paroxetine-induced Galactorrhea

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Among the various medications, antipsychotics are most frequently reported to cause galactorrhea. However, galactorrhea with antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, is less commonly reported. We report a 37-year-old female who was treated for generalized anxiety disorder with paroxetine and developed hyperprolactinemic galactorrhea. As a result, paroxetine was cross-titrated with escitalopram. The patient showed significant improvement in anxiety symptoms, and her galactorrhea completely resolved upon switching the medication from paroxetine to escitalopram. This case highlights the importance of clinician awareness regarding the potential for galactorrhea to occur with paroxetine, enabling comprehensive and timely management.

Source: Annals of Indian Psychiatry

DOI: 10.4103/aip.aip_258_25

Authors: Dikshita Garg, Suprakash Chaudhury

Institutions: Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

Language: English

Topic: Schizophrenia research and treatment

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7160214998

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