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(also known as Bromocriptine)
Bromocriptine belongs to the group of medicines known as ergot alkaloids. Bromocriptine blocks release of a hormone called prolactin from the pituitary gland. Prolactin affects the menstrual cycle and milk production. Bromocriptine is used to treat certain menstrual problems or to stop milk production in some women ... continue
More Information About Parlodel
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Prolactinoma | 16 |
88% |
| Parkinson's Disease | 10 |
50% |
| Infertility | 3 |
100% |
| Brain / CNS Tumors | 2 |
100% |
| Pre-menstrual Syndrome ... | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 80% (35
Members)
find Parlodel helpful
Parlodel Reviews
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It worked but I had TERRIBLE side effects. Nausea and fatigue were the main problems.
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Firstdose 12 of 2.5 mg pill major headache and stuffy nose. On Only taken 4 doses. No headaches after 1st dose but confused and depressed.
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Primary Side effect Reported:
Weakness
Weakness
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working quite wel
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worked well until i stopped taking it when i ran out.
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This made me sick in the beginning but the effects did not last long and I was able to get pregnant after 3 months of treatment2.5mg This time I am not TTC and I am being placed on 1.25 mg for 6 weeks before blood testing.
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ahhh sometimes my levels are up and sometimes they come down.. It's a crap shoot and the meds make me so ill and doc won't change to dosinex.
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I hate it. I feel sick every morning.. My head always feels foggy.. my eyes feels like I have been to a diso first thing in the morning.
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taking for high levels of prolactin. it is helping me at the monment.
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I take this every day for pituitary issues
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Cause him to stop breathing for long periods of time. Did nothing for the PD
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Periods are regular now. Side effects-dizziness, upset stomach
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It worked just fine, but it made me sick; my endocrinologist switched me to Cabergoline which is only taken twice a week.
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the medication controls it and I just have to go get MRI every 1-2 years.
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Tumor is shrinking. Having side effect with medication, rage, mood swings, depression.
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Discussions
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Bromocriptine?
Yep, Rc1, you are right. I have a small pituitary tumor which raises my prolactin. So I take Bromocriptine every day, 2.5 mg, and have been on it si... [More] -
Bromocriptine?
Bromocriptine is usually given to people with prolactinoma's (a benign pituitary tumour) which causes increased levels of prolactin (main symptom milk... [More] -
Dostinex vrs Bromocriptin ????
Both of these are Ergot derivatives. Ergot (French word for sprocket) is actually a cultured fungus that I believe comes from Rye. Bromo (Parlodel) ... [More] -
Bromocriptine
The studies I've looked indicate that the side effects are usually worse on the Bromocriptine, but those were done with the oral application. Regardle... [More] -
bromocriptine
has anyone taken bromocriptine? if so do you know how long it takes to start working? im taking it for elevated prolactin levels and seconary amenorrh... [More]
