Osteoporosis associated with neuroleptic treatment. A case report

Kartaginer, J.; Ataya, K.; Mercado, A.; Abbasi, A.

Journal of Reproductive Medicine 35(2): 198-202

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0024-7758
PMID: 1968102
Document Number: 362688
A 28-year-old woman developed osteoporosis following seven years of neuroleptic use. She presented with amenorrhea and profuse galactorrhea of four years' duration. Dual photon absorptionometry demonstrated reduced bone mineral density in the femur and spine. Serum calcium, phosphorus and alkaline phosphatase were normal. The patient was started on bromocriptine, and her bone density, serum prolactin, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, and free and total testosterone improved. No deterioration in her psychiatric condition occurred.

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