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Abnormal prolactin response to haloperidol challenge in men with schizophrenia

  • N. A. Keks
  • , D. L. Copolov
  • , B. S. Singh

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Abstract

Fourteen drug-free male patients with schizophrenia had a smaller and slower prolactin response to 0.5 mg of intravenous haloperidol than 14 normal age- and sex-matched control subjects. This finding supports the presence of dopaminergic dysfunction in schizophrenia.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1335-1337
Number of pages3
JournalAmerican Journal of Psychiatry
Volume144
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 1987
Externally publishedYes

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  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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