What is Bromocriptine?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Parlodel Kripton
Bromocriptine is an anti-Parkinson's agent and dopamine agonist used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease; hyperprolactinemia; prolactin-secreting adenomas; and acromegaly. It may also be used for neuroleptic malignant syndrome.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prolactinoma | 9 | 3 | |
| Parkinson's disease | 7 | 4 | |
| Hair loss | 1 | 1 | |
| Menstrual migraines | 1 | 1 | |
| Pituitary adenoma | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Bromocriptine
| Side effect | Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Blurry vision | 1 | |
| Compulsive behaviors | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Dizziness and feeling faint | 1 | |
| Fainting | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Bromocriptine
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Side effects too severe | 5 | |
| Doctor's advice | 4 | |
| Did not seem to work | 3 |
Duration
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Bromocriptine after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabergoline (Dostinex) | 1 |
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