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The secretion of which of the following hormones increases with chlorpromazine therapy?

A
Prolactin
B
Gonadotropin
C
Coicotropin
D
Antidiuretic hormone
High-Yield Explanation
(Ref: KDT 6/e p431) Dopamine acts like prolactin releasing inhibitory hormone. D2 blockers decrease the action of dopamine and can result in hyperprolactinemia. Some drugs blocking D2 receptors are: Antipsychotics like chlorpromazine Metoclopramide

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