Risperidone-Induced Hyperprolactinemia

Monitoring and Management

• Asymptomatic elevated prolactin is commonly observed in patients taking risperidone, including when combined with stimulants, as reported by the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 1, 2

Clinical Implications

• The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry suggests that when prescribing risperidone, clinicians should consider alternatives like aripiprazole which has a lower risk of causing elevated prolactin levels 3