What is Cabergoline? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Cabergoline

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Cabergoline

Cabergoline contraindications - Who shouldn't take Cabergoline?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to cabergoline or to any ergot medicine. Do not use it if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, a history of heart problems (such as heart valve disease), or fibrotic disorder (scarring) of the heart, lungs, or stomach.

Cabergoline warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you think you might become pregnant while you are using this medicine.

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, breathing or lung problems, heart disease, or high blood pressure.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Increase risk for serious heart, kidney, lung, or stomach problemsUnusual changes in behavior

• The first few doses of cabergoline may make you lightheaded or dizzy, especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. Get up slowly. Do not drive or use machines if you are not alert.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. You may need a blood test or other tests to check for unwanted effects.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting

• Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet

• Severe stomach pain or tenderness

• Swelling in your face, hands, ankles, lower legs, or feet

• Unusual sleepiness, drowsiness, or weakness

Cabergoline interactions & what to avoid when taking Cabergoline

• Some medicines can affect how cabergoline works. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: Bromocriptine, haloperidol, metoclopramideBlood pressure medicineDiuretic (water pill)Phenothiazine medicineThioxanthene medicine

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, breathing or lung problems, heart disease, or high blood pressure.

• This medicine may increase your risk for serious heart, kidney, lung, or stomach problems.

• The first few doses of cabergoline may make you lightheaded or dizzy, especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. Get up slowly. Do not drive or use machines if you are not alert.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments. You may need a blood test or other tests to check for unwanted effects.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.