<<bromocriptine is not available as a lactation supressant in the u/s beacuse of side effects and a number of deaths directly attributed to its use>>. Hi All.. I just wanted to comment on this. Although bromocriptine no longer carries an FDA approval for the suppression of lactation, I know that it is still used for this. I had a WIC mom come to see me for a consult that had a prescription for this (she had not begun taking it but did have the prescription filled). I was shocked! I called the pharmacy and questioned the pharmacist (silly me, I thought it might be illegal for the doctor to prescribe this) and was told that even though this drug was no longer FDA approved, a doctor could still prescribe it for whatever he/she wanted. The drug is still used for other purposes (Parkinsons for one) but it is entirely up to the physician to prescribe as he/she sees fit. The mom that brought this to me was NOT told that this drug was dangerous and was not informed that it was not FDA approved. She did not take the medication (she had decided to continue breastfeeding). I tried to reach the prescribing doctor several times with no avail. Since that time I have discussed this with several doctors that told me that most doctors would not want to accept the liability (malpractice potential) of prescribing a non FDA approved drug but that it does happen. Just wanted to comment that because a drug is not FDA approved, does not mean that it is no longer available... Pam Holland, IBCLC Breastfeeding Coordinator Chatham Co. WIC, Savannah, GA