Is cabergoline the same as Dostinex?

Is cabergoline the same as Dostinex?

Dostinex (cabergoline) is a dopamine receptor antagonist used to treat a hormone imbalance in which there is too much prolactin in the blood (also called hyperprolactinemia).

When do cabergoline side effects go away?

Some side effects of cabergoline may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Who should not take cabergoline?

You should not use cabergoline if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, a heart valve disorder, or a condition called fibrosis (growth of excess tissue in or around internal organs). You should not use cabergoline if you are allergic to any type of ergot medicine.

Can I take cabergoline forever?

Cabergoline use is usually stopped when prolactin levels are normal for 6 months. It may be given again if symptoms of too much prolactin occur again. This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.

What are the long term side effects of cabergoline?

Cabergoline can cause heart and lung problems, particularly in people who need to take it over a long period of time. In order for your doctor to check for this, you may need to have an ECG, lung function tests, blood tests and an X-ray from time to time if you are taking cabergoline long-term.

What does cabergoline do to the brain?

It works by stopping the brain from making and releasing the prolactin hormone from the pituitary gland. Cabergoline use is usually stopped when prolactin levels are normal for 6 months. It may be given again if symptoms of too much prolactin occur again.

What are the long-term side effects of cabergoline?

Does cabergoline make you crazy?

Cabergoline, a long-acting and more selective ergot-derived D2 receptor agonist has a similar incidence of many of these side effects. However, cabergoline is not associated with the development of new onset delusions or hallucinations. Moreover, there has been no known published case of mania induced by cabergoline.

Can cabergoline make you angry?

In addition, cases of alopecia, aggression and psychotic disorder have been reported in patients taking DOSTINEX.

How long do people stay on cabergoline?

Cabergoline use is usually stopped when prolactin levels are normal for 6 months. It may be given again if symptoms of too much prolactin occur again.