Cabergoline: A Complete Guide

• Menstrual issues
• Male and female fertility problems
• Pituitary prolactinoma (tumors of the pituitary gland)

How it works:

• Prevents the pituitary gland from producing and releasing prolactin.
• Treatment usually stops when prolactin levels are normal for 6 months.
• May be prescribed again if symptoms reappear.
• Available in tablet form for oral dosage.

• Treats elevated prolactin levels: Helps manage symptoms like unwanted breast milk, missed periods, and fertility issues in women, and enlarged breasts and reduced sexual desire in men.
• Ergot drug: Blocks the release of prolactin from the pituitary gland.
• Parkinson's disease: Sometimes used to treat movement, muscle control, and balance issues.

• Dosage: Take orally, with or without food, typically twice a week as prescribed by your doctor.
• Adjustments: Dose depends on your medical condition and treatment response.
• Regular intake: Take the medication consistently, and mark your calendar to help remember the doses.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Heartburn
• Constipation
• Tiredness
• Dizziness
• Breast pain
• Painful menstrual periods
• Burning sensation
• Numbness
• Tingling sensation

Serious Side Effects:

• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty breathing when lying down
• Cough
• Chest pain
• Swelling of hands, feet or ankles
• Decrease in urination
• Pain in back, side, or groin
• Lumps or pain in the stomach area
• Abnormal vision

• Allergies: Inform your doctor if you're allergic to cabergoline or other ergot medications.
• Medical history: Discuss any history of kidney problems, liver problems, bipolar disorder, or Parkinson's disease with your doctor.
• Heart valve disease: Your doctor may assess your heart valves and conduct tests if necessary.
• Liver conditions: Inform your doctor if you have any liver-related health issues.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Cabergoline can affect breast-milk production.
• Dizziness: Cabergoline can cause dizziness, especially when getting up too quickly. Rise slowly to avoid this issue.

• Interfering drugs: Some medications, like antipsychotics, lorcaserin, metoclopramide, and certain antifungal agents, can affect how cabergoline works.
• Consult your doctor: Always discuss potential drug interactions with your healthcare provider.

• Signs: Extreme dizziness, fainting, mental/mood changes (e.g: hallucinations).
• Action: Contact a poison control center or seek immediate medical attention if overdose is suspected.

• Do not share: This medication is prescribed specifically for you.
• Regular monitoring: Laboratory tests (e.g., prolactin levels, EKG) may be conducted to monitor your progress and check for side effects.

• If missed: Take as soon as you remember, unless it's close to the next dose. Do not double up on doses.

• Conditions: Store at room temperature away from light, heat, and moisture. Do not store it in the bathroom.
• Disposal: Properly discard when expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist for disposal guidance.