GENERIC NAME: CABERGOLINE - ORAL (kah-BURG-oh-leen)
BRAND NAME(S): Dostinex
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USES: This medication is used to treat certain hormone problems (excess prolactin). The drug is used to reduce or prevent breast milk production, except after childbirth (postpartum).
OTHER USES: This drug may also be used for Parkinson's disease, prolactin-producing tumors and to adjust various hormone levels in certain diseases (ovarian diseases).
HOW TO USE: This drug is taken by mouth twice weekly. Dosage is adjusted generally at 4 week periods based on blood tests (prolactin). Follow all instructions.
SIDE EFFECTS: Unusual weakness or fatigue, nausea or vomiting, constipation, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tingling or numbness sensation may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor. Unlikely but report promptly: mental or mood changes. Very unlikely but report promptly: fainting, swelling of feet or ankles, breast pain, menstrual changes, vision problems. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), liver disease, psychiatric illness, uncontrolled high blood pressure, high blood pressure during pregnancy. Limit alcohol as it may aggravate side effects of this drug. Caution performing tasks requiring alertness, such as driving. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication. It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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