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Dopamine agonist drugs lower serum prolactin concentrations in lactotroph adenoma (prolactinoma)

Dopamine agonist drugs lower serum prolactin concentrations in lactotroph adenoma (prolactinoma)
Serum prolactin concentrations in females with hyperprolactinemic amenorrhea treated with bromocriptine and cabergoline. Both drugs lowered serum prolactin concentrations into the normal range (upper limit of normal equals 20 mcg/L).
Data from: Webster J, Piscitelli MD, Polli A, et al. A comparison of cabergoline and bromocriptine in the treatment of hyperprolactinemic amenorrhea. Cabergoline Comparative Study Group. N Engl J Med 1994; 331:904.
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