Posted by Mitch on August 15, 2001, at 0:11:50
In reply to Prolactin hormone level and bromocriptine ?, posted by ben on August 14, 2001, at 13:52:36
> Does anyone knows how the hormone prolactin affects mood. I read of hyperpolactinaemia causing psychiatric illnesses (like depression..).
> What are other symptoms of a hyperprolactinaemia (for men) ? Bromocriptine (Parlodel) is used to tread this as well as cases of depression. Is there any relationship and could it be worthfull to check the blood level of prolactin ?
Meds that antagonize dopamine (D2) receptors (such as antipsychotics) will tend to increase prolactin hormone secretion. Dopamine (D2) agonists (which I think bromocriptine is) should reduce Prolactin secretion as other DA agonists do such as pergolide and pramipexole. DA agonists are sometimes used to augment antidepressants.
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