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Brand Names: Kripton, Parlodel
Generic Name: Bromocriptine

What is Bromocriptine? Bromocriptine is an anti-Parkinson's agent and dopamine agonist used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease; hyperprolactinemia; prolactin-secreting adenomas; and acromegaly. Off label used for neuroleptic malignant syndrome.

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Reasons Taken

7 patients in the community are taking or have taken Bromocriptine.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Treat Parkinson's 7 100%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Bromocriptine.

  2.5 mg Daily 5 mg Daily 22.5 mg Daily 27.5 mg Daily 40 mg Daily
  2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Bromocriptine or how long patients were taking Bromocriptine before stopping.

Currently taking Bromocriptine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
1
1
0
0
2

Stopped taking Bromocriptine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
1
0
0
0
Why Patients Stopped Taking Bromocriptine (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Did not seem to work 1 100% Did not seem to work: 100%
Doctor's advice 1 100% Doctor's advice: 100%


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