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Original Article

Psychotic exacerbation attributed to low-dose bromocriptine treatment of galactorrhea and hyperprolactinemia

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Pages 375-376 | Received 12 Dec 1990, Accepted 13 Mar 1991, Published online: 03 Aug 2009
 

Abstract

Low-dose bromocriptine administered for antipsychotic drug-induced hyperprolactinemia and galactorrhea precipitated an acute psychotic state in a female patient. Discontinuation of the bromocriptine and increase in antipsychotic dosage resulted in complete remission. We advise caution in the use of bromocriptine especially in patients with a pre-existing psychiatric history and recommend monitoring for changes in mental status when bromocriptine is prescribed.

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