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Bromocriptine is an anti-fungal agent which is a kind of antibiotic and antimicrobial.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Dopamine affecting drug

Brands

Parlodel

Side Effects

Common

Constipation
Drowsiness
Congested nose
Nausea
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Headache
Fatigue
Balance problems
Vomiting
Sleepiness
Heartburn
Abdominal pain
Nasal congestion
Loss of strength
Loss of appetite
Compulsive behavior
Involuntary movements (EG, lip smacking, picking)
Low blood pressure on standing
Visual difficulties
Change in vision
Reduced appetite

Serious

Rectal bleeding
Low blood pressure
Hallucinations

Treats

High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
1.9
56 reviews
Type 2 diabetes
1.8
62 reviews
Macromastia
1.6
16 reviews

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Does bromocriptine actually work?

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

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What are the common side effects of bromocriptine ?

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Can i take garcinia gambodia if i'm taking bromocriptine?

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Are u likely to get twins when u on bromocriptine?

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How much time after taking bromocriptine can I get pregnant?

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

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Started taking bromocriptine 10 days ago. Today I am 4 days for period. Is there something wrong with me?

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Can you have bromocriptine tablet 5mg for pituarity tumour with ibrouphen tablet 2 of them that are 200mg for pain relief?

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Could my sore breasts be because of bromocriptine that i'm taking?

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How can bromocriptine help me concieve?

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How does bromocriptine affect insulin resistance?

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Is dryness of the eyes can be caused by bromocriptine?

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My doctor gave me parlodel (bromocriptine) -- what is it?

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Can i take garcinia cambogia if i'm taking bromocriptine?

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Can i take bromocriptine and Clomid (clomiphene) together?

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Help please! could Clomid (clomiphene) and bromocriptine be used together?

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Any body has taken bromocriptine to lower prolactin level and got pregnant?

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A 25-year old asked:

What should you discuss with your healthcare provider before taking bromocriptine?

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A male asked:

What is your opinion on using Bromocriptine/Parlodel to stop lactation in a new mom?

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A 27-year old male asked:

Is there a natural way to lower prolactin levels due to risperdal? Because Bromocriptine interacts with risperdal

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A 30-year old female asked:

I had high/normal LH and fsh (8.5 and 8.0) on cycle day 3. Prolactin was 47. Will bromocriptine raise my lh and fsh even more? I dont need that!

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Can prolactinoma patients stop bromocriptine?

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Will bromocriptine help bring up testosterone level?

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Could prolactinoma patients stop bromocriptine after some years?

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Been having bromocriptine tablets for 22 days now still not had my period why is this?

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