What is Cabergoline?

Cabergoline Tablet is a medication that is used to treat different types of medical problems caused by too much prolactin. This includes ovulation and menstrual periods in women, fertility problems in men, and pituitary prolactinomas (tumors of the pituitary gland). It works by blocking the release of the prolactin hormone from the brain. This medication is usually stopped when prolactin levels return to normal, but it may be restarted if symptoms recur.

This medication can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Therefore, it is important to avoid drinking alcohol or using other medications that can cause these side effects. In addition, patients should rise slowly from a sitting or lying position to reduce the risk of severe dizziness. It is also important to be careful when performing hazardous tasks such as driving or operating machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

Before starting this medication, it is important to tell your doctor if you have any heart conditions or lung disease. Your doctor will perform tests to make sure you do not have any conditions that could prevent you from safely taking cabergoline. It is also important to let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk or could harm a nursing baby. It is not recommended to breast-feed while taking cabergoline.

Dosage

Dosage varies from patient to patient, so your doctor will prescribe the right amount for you. You should never take cabergoline in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than prescribed by your doctor.

Before starting this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it or any other medications, especially ergot medicines such as bromocriptine (Parlodel), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), ergotamine (in Cafergot, in Ergomar, or methylergonovine (Methergine), and pergolide (Permax). It is also important to let your doctor know if you have heart valve disease or high blood pressure. Your doctor will do some tests before and during treatment with cabergoline to make sure it does not damage your heart valves.

Side effects of this medication can include dizziness, nausea, heartburn, and changes in bowel movements. It can also cause numbness and tingling in the arms and legs. Some people have also reported changes in their behaviour while taking this medication, such as aggressive or hostile behavior or difficulty concentrating.

This medicine has not been tested in children under the age of 16. Do not use it on them unless your doctor says it is safe. Also, it is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk or could harm a nursing baby. Do not breast-feed while taking cabergoline. Also, talk to your doctor before having surgery or an anaesthetic.

Side Effects

Cabergoline affects your body's natural hormones, including prolactin. It is usually prescribed to treat a variety of conditions, including Parkinson's disease and high prolactin levels after childbirth. It works by binding to dopamine receptors in your brain. This prevents your body from releasing prolactin and helps decrease your milk production.

Your doctor will start you on a low dose of this medication and gradually increase your dosage, depending on your condition. It is very important to follow your doctor's instructions exactly.

This medication can cause dizziness, so you should avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you. Get up slowly from a sitting or lying position to help prevent falls. You should also eat a light meal before taking this medication, as it can cause nausea.

If you experience a severe headache while taking this medication, speak to your pharmacist for advice. They may recommend a safer over-the-counter painkiller that's safe for you to take.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to it or to other medications like ergotamine. Your doctor should also be aware if you have liver disease or any heart problems, such as abnormal scarring or thickening of the lining in your lungs, heart, or abdomen (pulmonary/pericardial/retroperitoneal fibrosis). Cabergoline may rarely cause problems with the valves that control blood flow through your heart. Your doctor will examine you and order tests to check your heart valves before and during treatment with this medication.

Precautions

Many prescription medications can have unwanted side effects, and cabergoline is no exception. Some common ones include dizziness, nausea and constipation. These are usually minor and improve as the body adjusts to treatment, but they should still be mentioned to your doctor so that they can be monitored.

Low blood pressure can be a problem with cabergoline, especially in elderly people. It can lead to falls and serious injuries if it gets too low, so make sure that you know your blood pressure and are careful to sit down or stand up slowly. If you are prone to low blood pressure, it may be worth letting your family and friends know so that they can call the emergency services if necessary.

It can also reduce your energy levels, which can cause fatigue. Taking the medication with food and drinking plenty of fluids can help to mitigate this. If you are feeling tired, talk to your doctor for advice on how to manage this.

Cabergoline can interact with certain other medications, so it is important to keep a list of all of your current medications and share this with your doctor. This can include prescription and non-prescription medications, herbal products and vitamins. In particular, you should not take lorcaserin, metoclopramide or prochlorperazine while on this medication, as it can increase your risk of low blood pressure.