Without any symptoms of drug-induced hyperprolactinemia, do you still consider changing atypical antipsychotics (that are working very well) if the prolactin levels are high in children undergoing puberty?
Is there a prolactin level in asymptomatic children when you should consider switching to alternative atypical antipsychotics?
Answer from: at Community Practice
I consider the risk of osteoporosis if I believe it may be used long-term, even if asymptomatic. Typically, I warn parents of the risk but continue the medication if the prolactin is only mildly elevated. I find it rare to find an adult patient who is taking the same drugs they did in adolescence. L...
I would not switch medication if prolactin is only mildly elevated and that patient is doing quite well with current treatment. I would advise be alert to the possibility that certain medications can cause delayed onset of puberty, which can be an insidious adverse effect, since puberty onset occurs...