Sep 17, 2010 (Started Jun 06, 1997)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (skin problems, obsessive-compulsive disorder, dry skin, skin rash, obsessive compulsive disorder tendencies increased)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 3 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: skin rash, skin problems, dry skin, obsessive compulsive disorder tendencies increased

Apr 3, 2010 (Started Jun 06, 1997)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (skin problems, obsessive-compulsive disorder, dry skin, skin rash, obsessive compulsive disorder tendencies increased)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 3 mg Daily
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: skin rash, skin problems, dry skin, obsessive compulsive disorder tendencies increased

Mar 6, 2010 (Started Jun 06, 1997)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (skin problems, obsessive-compulsive disorder, dry skin, skin rash, obsessive compulsive disorder tendencies increased)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 4 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I think people also need to be aware of skin conditions with this medication. Cabergoline has worsened my keratosis condition
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: skin rash, skin problems, dry skin, obsessive compulsive disorder tendencies increased

Sep 17, 2009 (Started Jun 06, 1997)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (skin problems, obsessive-compulsive disorder, dry skin, skin rash, obsessive compulsive disorder tendencies increased)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 4 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Cabergoline has worked for me for 10+ years. I stopped to change over to the Pramipexole ER which has only recently been available on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme here in Australia
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: skin rash, skin problems, dry skin, obsessive compulsive disorder tendencies increased

Aug 2, 2009 (Started Jun 06, 1997)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (skin problems, obsessive-compulsive disorder, dry skin, skin rash, obsessive compulsive disorder tendencies increased)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 4 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: Be aware of the valvular problems and fibrosis. Keep getting checked through an echocardiogram
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: skin rash, skin problems, dry skin, obsessive compulsive disorder tendencies increased

Jan 16, 2009 (Started Jun 06, 1997)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for Parkinson's disease)
  • Side effects
    Mild (for Overall) (skin problems, obsessive-compulsive disorder, dry skin, obsessive compulsive disorder tendencies increased)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 3 mg Daily
Advice & Tips: I think this medication is of benefit in the long term (if you keep a good check on valvular problems) and to help extend the life of your Levodopa medication. It is certainly a beneficial adjunct therapy for this reason alone.
Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: skin rash, skin problems, dry skin, obsessive compulsive disorder tendencies increased
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