Why Is Bromocriptine (Parlodel)not Recommended for Women Who Are Breastfeeding

question 33

Multiple Choice

Why is bromocriptine (Parlodel) not recommended for women who are breastfeeding?

• A) It stops the production of milk.
• B) It enters the milk and slows infant growth.
• C) It enters the milk and causes symptoms of Parkinson's disease in the infant.
• D) It is a pregnancy category C drug and has been found to cause birth defects in animals.

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