Can I Take Cycloset to Stop Lactation?
At one point, bromocriptine (the active ingredient in Cycloset) was approved to suppress lactation after childbirth, typically for women who chose not to breastfeeding or could not breastfeed. For instance, it was sometimes used to suppress lactation in women after a stillbirth. However, the medication does have risks, and bromocriptine is no longer approved for this use. Strokes, heart attacks, seizures, and problems with blood pressure have been reported in women who used bromocriptine to suppress lactation, and the risks usually outweigh the possible benefits.
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