Question 1

could bromocriptine be making me an insomniac?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Insomnia has been reported as a side effect of bromocriptine, it affects less than 2% of people who take it.

Question 2

i'm taking bromocriptine and i'm pregnant  but the medicine is making me vomit all the time can i stop taking it and is there any harm on the baby?

Accepted Answer

Stop using it.: What r u using bromocriptine for? It is used to decrease the size of tumor of pituitary gland of brain, mostly a prolactinoma. Tumor can compress optic nerve, causing loss of peripheral vision of both eyes.High prolactin levels can cause loss of periods & breast milk secretion. U should not use it b/c it will suppress your breast milk production, needed by your newborn. Always consult your obgyn.

Question 3

does bromocriptine actually work?

Accepted Answer

Yes?: It works for what's it's approved for.  It is usually most effective for high prolactin level in the blood (or a tumor producing the hormone prolactin).  Other uses are to treat acromegaly (excess growth hormone), parkinson disease, or neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

Question 4

where to buy bromocriptine cheap?

Accepted Answer

Why?: Why do you need bromocriptine? Did you physician prescribe it? If so, it is available generically and price will depend upon your insurance plan, where you buy it, and how many at a time. Stay away from internet pharmacies for your own safety.

Question 5

how can i stop taking bromocriptine?

Accepted Answer

Stop bromocriptine: You can stop taking this medication "cold turkey".  But if your taking it for abnormal lactation be prepared that this condition will restart.

Question 6

what are the effects of bromocriptine?

Accepted Answer

Prolactin: Bromocriptine stimulates brain Dopamine receptors and is used to treat elevated prolactin, often from a prolactin-secreting pituitary tumor.  Also used for parkinson's, and it is used for diabetes, though not very effective. Main side effect is nausea, which tends to go away with treatment.

Question 7

how long does it take bromocriptine to work?

Accepted Answer

Days to weeks: It starts to work quickly but prolactin levels generally don't fall for sevetal weeks. Also, repeat lab tests are needed to insure the dose is adequate to control the prolactin level.

Question 8

have to stop taking bromocriptine. too expensive?

Accepted Answer

It's generic: It is the cheapest in its class since it's a generic.  Talk to your prescribing doctor.  Most likely you just need to call around to find the pharmacy with the cheapest price.

Question 9

what do you know about parlodel (bromocriptine) benefits?

Accepted Answer

Benefits: It's a medication used to treat high prolactin level, Parkinson's disease, acromegaly.  There is a form of Parlodel (bromocriptine) called Cycloset that is also used to treat type 2 diabetes.

Question 10

what kinds of problems is parlodel (bromocriptine) used for nowadays?

Accepted Answer

Few: It's a medication used to treat high prolactin level, Parkinson's disease, acromegaly.  There is a form of Parlodel (bromocriptine) called Cycloset that is also used to treat type 2 diabetes.

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