| What is Bromocriptine?
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Bromocriptine is used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including
infertility in some women, menstrual problems, growth hormone overproduction leading to
acromegaly, Parkinson's disease, and pituitary gland tumors. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Bromocriptine?
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Bromocriptine side effects may include abdominal cramps or discomfort, confusion, constipation, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, drop in blood pressure, drowsiness, dry mouth, fainting, fatigue, hallucinations, headache, inability to sleep, indigestion, light-headedness, loss of appetite, loss of coordination, nasal congestion, nausea, shortness of breath, uncontrolled body movement, vertigo, visual disturbance, vomiting,
and weakness.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common Bromocriptine side effects may include abdominal bleeding, anxiety, difficulty swallowing, frequent urination, heart attack, inability to hold urine, inability to urinate, nightmares, nervousness, rash, seizures, splotchy skin, stroke, swelling in feet and ankles,
and twitching of eyelids. |
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| How is Bromocriptine taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Bromocriptine provided by your doctor.
Bromocriptine should be taken with food. Take the first dose while lying down. You may faint or become dizzy due to lower blood pressure, especially following the first dose. You may not feel the full effect of this medication for a few weeks. Do not stop taking
Bromocriptine without first checking with your doctor. If you miss a dose
take it as soon as you remember if it is within 4 hours of the scheduled time. Otherwise, skip the dose you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Bromocriptine with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Bromocriptine. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining
Bromocriptine with blood pressure-lowering drugs, metoclopramide, oral contraceptives,
other ergot derivatives, or pimozide. |
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| How should I store Bromocriptine?
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Store Bromocriptine at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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