What Are The Uses Of Cabergoline?

Cabergoline is used in the treatment of increased levels of prolactin hormones. High prolactin hormones can cause the following conditions:

• Disorders associated with high levels of prolactin hormone
• Unwanted breast milk production
• Irregular menstrual cycles
• Difficulty in conceiving
• Unwanted growth of breast in men
• Decreased sexual desire/ability

What Are The Side Effects Of Cabergoline?

The most common side effects of cabergoline are:

• Nausea / vomiting / dizziness
• Constipation
• Stomach upset
• Tiredness
• Light headedness

Rare but severe side effects may be:

• Shortness of breath
• Swelling of ankle/foot
• Persistent cough
• Unusual strong urges
• Mental / mood changes
• Unusual tiredness
• Breast pain
• Painful mensuration
• Vision changes

Please consult the physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Cabergoline?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hyper sensitivity towards the drug cabergoline or any other allergies.
• Liver diseases
• Hypertension ( high blood pressure)
• Abnormal scarring
• Heart valve diseases
• Thickening of lining in lungs/heart/abdomen