Cabergoline: how to take it safely
Dostinex
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Lowers high prolactin, which can cause irregular periods, milk production or infertility.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
When to take it
Usually taken once or twice a week, on the same days each week.
Take it with
With food.
What to avoid
- Standing up quickly.
- Driving or using machines if you feel sleepy or dizzy.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart, lung or liver problems.
- Stopping without advice.
Possible side effects
Nausea, dizziness, headache, tiredness.
Get help if
Breathlessness, chest pain, swollen legs, fainting 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.