Bromocriptine: how to take it safely
Parlodel
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Lowers high prolactin, and is also used for some other hormone problems and Parkinson's disease.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water, with food.
When to take it
Take it at bedtime with a snack at first, then as your doctor directs.
Take it with
With food.
What to avoid
- Standing up quickly.
- Alcohol.
- Driving or using machines if you feel sleepy or dizzy.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to be.
Possible side effects
Nausea, dizziness, headache, tiredness.
Get help if
Fainting, severe headache, black stools, chest pain or sudden sleep attacks: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.