Dostinex Side Effects

Severe Side Effects of Dostinex

• As with all medications, contact your doctor right away if you have hives, troubled breathing or swelling in the face, lips, tongue, or throat. These may be signs of a serious allergic reaction.

• Stop using Dostinex and seek emergency medical attention if you are coughing excessively, feeling lightheaded, or experiencing blurred vision.

Common Side Effects of Dostinex

• Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation, headache, and drowsiness are common side effects of Dostinex. These usually do not require medical attention unless they worsen or become unbearable.

Warnings & Recalls for Dostinex

General Warnings About Dostinex

• You should not take Dostinex if you are allergic to ergot medications.

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver disease or hypertension (high blood pressure).

• Dostinex may make you drowsy or dizzy. Be careful when operating motor vehicles or heavy machinery.  Limit your alcohol consumption, as well.

Dostinex Treatment and Use

Dostinex | Cabergoline is a dopamine receptor agonists that is prescribed to treat hyperprolactinemic disorders, which can cause infertility and sexual dysfunction. Dostinex was marketed by Pfizer and approved for use by the FDA in 1996. As of 2012, Dostinex has been discontinued in the U.S. It now exists only in its generic form.

How does Dostinex work?

Dostinex works to reduce prolactin (also known as luteotropic hormone), which is secreted from the pituitary gland and is best known for its role in the lactation process. Problems begin to surface when there is too much prolactin in the human body. In female patients, an excess amount of this hormone may result in absent menstruation, which can make it difficult, even impossible, for pregnancy to occur. In males, excess prolactin causes enlarged breasts and decreased sexual desire, as well as erectile dysfunction.

Dosage

The initial dosage for Dostinex is 0.5 milligrams per week. Tablets are administered orally and may be taken with or without food. Your doctor may decide to increase the dosage weekly or monthly.

Other Names for Dostinex

Brand Name

• Dostinex

Generic Name

• Cabergoline

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