In this lecture, Dr. Dugan discusses medications that commonly cause hyperprolactinemia and presents options for management. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) list the causes of elevated prolactin levels, 2) identify symptoms associated with elevated prolactin levels, and 3) compare the impact medications commonly used for mental health conditions have on prolactin levels.
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What are the risks of Lithium and How to use it safely?
In this lecture, Dr. Dugan takes a look at the risk profile of lithium and discusses ways to use it safely. By the end of this lecture, you will be able to: 1) list the indications for use of lithium, 2) identify short- and long-term adverse effects associated with lithium use, and 3) compare monitoring recommendations for patients on lithium.
