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Monday, June 18, 2007

Elevated prolactin serum levels and history of alcohol withdrawal seizures
Journal of Psychiatric Research
Volume 41, Issue 8, October 2007, Pages 702-706





Prolactin has been discussed to be useful for differential diagnosis in epilepsia. Aim of the present study was to investigate the association between prolactin serum levels and previous alcohol withdrawal seizures.

The present findings show an association between elevated prolactin serum levels and a history of withdrawal seizures. Hence, the results suggest that prolactin elevation at admission may be a clinical marker for an increased risk of withdrawal seizures.


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