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  • Title: [Pleuropneumopathy caused by bromocriptine in a patient with Parkinson disease. Review of the literature apropos of a new case].
    Author: Debove P, Simon F, Vaylet F, Renard JL, L'Her P.
    Journal: Ann Med Interne (Paris); 1998 Apr; 149(3):167-71. PubMed ID: 11490541.
    Abstract:
    Bromocriptine, a derivate of ergot of rye, is employed in high doses for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, and may induct pleuropulmonary affections. We report the case of a 75-years-old patient, on bromocriptin for 5 years, who presented a progressive dyspnea, due to a pleural thickening, and moderate interstitial infiltrate, associated with an inflammatory syndrome. The outcome was favorable with 3 months of bromocriptin cessation. These complications are rarely described, probably underestimated, and justify a respiratory follow-up for these patients, who are difficult to stabilize in their neurologic treatment.
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