Escitalopram induced galacthorrea: Phenomenon presentation

Hyperprolactinemia can present with many physical symptoms such as galactorrhea, amenorrhea, infertility and osteoporosis and can also cause psychological problems like depression and anxiety. Hyperprolactinemia is mostly seen as a side effect of antipsychotic medications and rarely can also occur as a side effect of an SSRI. Hyperprolactinemia and galactorrhea as adverse effects of escitalopram are rarely encountered. In this text we present a case, who developed hyperprolactinemia and galactorrhea on the sixth day of treatment. The prolactin level decreased to normal after stopping the medication.