title: [Bromocriptine-associated postpartum psychotic exacerbation].
abstract: 2 cases are presented in which bromocriptine (Parlodel) was administered to suppress physiological lactation; parturition had precipitated deterioration in mental status and psychotic behavior. Discontinuation of bromocriptine and administration of antipsychotic medication resulted in gradual improvement in the psychotic symptoms, without complications of galactorrhea or breast engorgement. We recommend that changes in mental status be looked for when bromocriptine is given.
authors.affiliation: Talbieh Mental Health Center, Jerusalem.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Durst
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Dorevitch
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ghinea
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Ginath
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001971:Bromocriptine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000209:etiology*; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D001971:Bromocriptine