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Tetrabenazine and Hyperprolactinemia

Result of checking the interaction of drug Tetrabenazine and disease Hyperprolactinemia for safety when used together.

Check result:

Tetrabenazine <> Hyperprolactinemia

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Tetrabenazine can elevate serum prolactin concentrations. This should be considered when therapy will be prescribed in patients with previously detected breast cancer. Additionally, chronic increase in serum prolactin has been associated with low levels of estrogen and increase risk of osteoporosis. If there is suspicion of hyperprolactinemia, appropriate laboratory testing is advised and treatment discontinuation should be considered.

Tetrabenazine

Generic Name: tetrabenazine

Brand Name: Xenazine

Synonyms: n.a.

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