EFFECT OF LISURIDE ON INHIBITION OF LACTATION AND SERUM PROLACTIN

Abstract
Summary: Lisuride, a new semisynthetic ergot derivative, was given to 53 women to inhibit lactation; 26 women had 300 ug daily and 27 had 600 ug daily for seven days. Eight lactating women acted as controls. Lisuride effectively inhibited lactation and also suppressed the serum prolactin levels; the latter effect was dose related. Lisuride produced no untoward side effects.