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What was parlodel (bromocriptine) drug used for and what are the side effects?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Parlodel (bromocriptine): The most common indication for the drug is to treat high prolactin level. Other uses are for acromegaly (high growth hormone), or for parkinson disease. Common side effects are nausea, headache, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, lightheadedness, bowel symptoms, liver enzymes elevation, low blood pressure...

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Answered 4/4/2013

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