Postpartum psychosis induced by bromocriptine.
Two multigravida patients with no prior psychiatric history were seen with postpartum psychosis, having received bromocriptine for inhibition of lactation. Bromocriptine given in high doses has been associated with psychosis in patients receiving the drug for Parkinson's disease. These cases demonstrate that bromocriptine may cause psychosis even when given in low doses.
Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, University of Virginia, Charlottesville.
R J
RJ
Canterbury
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B
Haskins
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N
Kahn
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G
Saathoff
J J
JJ
Yazel
D000328:Adult; D001971:Bromocriptine / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007774:Lactation / Q000187:drug effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011605:Psychoses, Substance-Induced / Q000209:etiology*; D011618:Psychotic Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*
D001971:Bromocriptine