Evaluation of prolactin levels in male patients with first-episode schizophrenia and its correlation with psychopathology

Conclusion: This study suggests that we should be aware of prolactin levels in first-episode schizophrenic patients, especially when negative and depressive symptoms are prominent. Thus, this finding may change the present pharmacotherapy for negative and depressive symptoms in schizophrenia based on prolactin levels.
Source: Middle East Current Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Tags: Original articles Source Type: research