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 > > > Subject: Risperidol > Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 10:57:14 -0500 > From: Cindy Curtis <[log in to unmask]> > > 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. > \ > \ > Cindy > > -- > Cindy Curtis,RN,IBCLC > Virginia,USA > mailto:[log in to unmask] > Benefits of Breastfeeding Page http://www.erols.com/cindyrn >