Cabergoline

Cabergoline works well for the treatment of hyperprolactinemia (too much prolactin in the body). Prolactin is a hormone that causes breasts to grow and triggers breast milk after childbirth. Sometimes certain people’s prolactin levels are too high due to cancer or other causes.

Cabergoline is use to treat a hormone imbalance in which there is too much prolactin in the blood (also called hyperprolactinemia).

Cabergoline may also be use for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

How it works Cabergoline?

Cabergoline belongs to a class of drugs called dopamine agonists. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often use to treat similar conditions.

Dopamine is a chemical your body makes. It prevents your body from releasing prolactin. Cabergoline works by binding to dopamine receptors. This also keeps your body from releasing prolactin, which helps decrease your prolactin levels.

How to use Cabergoline?

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually twice a week or as directed by your doctor.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment (prolactin levels). Your doctor will start you at a low dose and slowly increase your dose over several months to help decrease side effects. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, mark the days on the calendar when you need to take the medication.

Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.

How should I take Cabergoline?

Your doctor will perform tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using cabergoline.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Cabergoline is usually take twice each week for at least 6 months. Do not take this medicine every day unless your doctor tells you to.

Your blood will need to be test on a regular basis to measure your prolactin levels.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

How to take Cabergoline?

This dosage information is for the cabergoline oral tablet. All possible dosages and drug forms may not be included here. Your dosage, drug form, and how often you take the drug will depend on:

• your age
• the condition being treat
• how severe your condition is
• other medical conditions you have
• how you react to the first dose

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Storage

• Store cabergoline at room temperature between 68°F and 77°F (20°C and 25°C).
• Keep this drug in the container it came in.
• Don’t store this medication in moist or damp areas, such as bathrooms.

Cabergoline side effects

Cabergoline oral tablet can cause drowsiness as well as other side effects.

More common side effects

The more common side effects of cabergoline oral tablet can include:

• nausea
• constipation
• headache
• dizziness
• weakness or lack of energy

If these effects are mild, they may go away within a few days or a couple of weeks. If they’re more severe or don’t go away, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

 Warnings

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.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use cabergoline if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension);
• a heart valve disorder;
• growth of excess tissue (fibrosis) in your lungs or around your heart or stomach; or
• an allergy to any type of ergot medicine, such as dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, or methylergonovine.