A case of risperidone-induced hyperprolactinemia

Question from a Member: Is there any evidence-based intervention for hyperprolactinemia with risperidone when it is not possible to switch or reduce the dose? The patient complains of spontaneous lactation and adding a low dose of aripiprazole (5 mg/day) has not helped. Henry Nasrallah, MD (bio) responds: Prolactin level Severe galactorrhea requires measuring the prolactin level,…