Reversal of Antipsychotic-Induced Hyperprolactinemia, Weight Gain, and Dyslipidemia by Aripiprazole: A Case Report

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Sir: The association between antipsychotics and increased risks of hyperprolactinemia,¹ weight gain,² and dyslipidemia³ is well recognized. Recently, Wahl and Ostroff⁴ reported a case of successful treatment of symptomatic hyperprolactinemia using aripiprazole. This report presents a case of reversed risperidone-induced hyperprolactinemia, weight gain, and dyslipidemia by aripiprazole before discontinuation of risperidone.’ ‹’ ‹