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Posted by Basia on August 14, 2004, at 10:21:11
Hi, I have had two periods in four years due to my need to take Sulpiride 600mg every day which has elevated my prolactin. Is this dangerous? I wouldn't mind THAT much but I feel weight gain, low libido and galactorrhea are all linked. My doc says it's ok but can be bad for bone-density if I don't do high-impact exercise but I read that it is high risk to have one's periods stop from anti-psychotics.
Any answers?Thanks so much,
Lyn
Posted by Sad Panda on August 16, 2004, at 9:27:38
In reply to no periods anymore on my AP - is this bad?, posted by Basia on August 14, 2004, at 10:21:11
> Hi, I have had two periods in four years due to my need to take Sulpiride 600mg every day which has elevated my prolactin. Is this dangerous? I wouldn't mind THAT much but I feel weight gain, low libido and galactorrhea are all linked. My doc says it's ok but can be bad for bone-density if I don't do high-impact exercise but I read that it is high risk to have one's periods stop from anti-psychotics.
> Any answers?
>
> Thanks so much,
>
> Lyn
>
>Hi Lyn
Being a guy, I don't know too much about female problems, but I think Osteoprosis & Infertility is the worst that you can expect. If the problem is bothersome, or you'd like your cycle back, I would consider trying out the atypical AP's like Zyprexa, Seroquel, Geodon or Abilify. Weight gain can be a problem with the first two, so you might like to try the last two. Amisupride & Risperdal might be worth trying too, but they have a tendency to raise prolactin also.
Cheers,
Panda.
Posted by zeugma on August 16, 2004, at 15:40:38
In reply to Re: no periods anymore on my AP - is this bad? » Basia, posted by Sad Panda on August 16, 2004, at 9:27:38
the only atypical AP besides clozapine that is said not to raise prolactin is Seroquel.
Posted by Basia on August 17, 2004, at 13:05:36
In reply to Re: no periods anymore on my AP - is this bad?, posted by zeugma on August 16, 2004, at 15:40:38
Thanks to both of you for your advice and suggestions. I have started taking Agnus Castus today to help regulate prolactin release. Fingers crossed it will work!
I tried to come off Sulpiride onto Abilify and it was a nightmare of anxiety and hallucinations so I am staying on Sulpiride for the next eight months, regardless of high prolactin.> the only atypical AP besides clozapine that is said not to raise prolactin is Seroquel.
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