Cindy,

Yes it is true that you would see increased prolactin levels when this
antipsychotic drug is administered.  Therefore it could induce lactation.  The
psychiatric patients that I see are not seeking this side effect but it does
happen.

Julie Cold Kissack

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> Subject: Risperidol
> Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 10:57:14 -0500
> From: Cindy Curtis <[log in to unmask]>
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> Has anyone heard of this :  Risperidol causing induced lactation? It is
> a psych drug and NOT recommend for BF mothers. I heard this from another
> list.
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