Question: I was diagnosed with a pituitary tumor and after MRI and blood exam showing high levels of prolactin. The doctor prescribed me with bromocriptine 2.5mg a day for two weeks the to 5. Then when I went up to 10, after the second night of taking it I woke up with a severe headache as if my head was going to explode..or something being pulled really hard. It was horrible. I tried to sleep it off but about 30 mins later I had another severe hit. I ended up going to the ER where they performed a CT and Lumbar puncture. They said the test came out good, but i might get a side effect from the lumbar. I did it was a bad headache and a feeling imbalance. I went back they did a blood patch and that headache went away but my original headache came back so I was sent to get an MRI and was told that everything look fine...no sign of possible stroke or other issues. I was told to stop the bromocriptine and go to cabergoline but had other side effects from that that I was uncomfortable so the doctor decided to put me back on the bromocriptine....But I have this fear of taking it. The headache was so severe that I am spooked. I read online that bromocriptine can lead to hemorrhaging or other potential fatal issues. When I was on the 2.5 and 5 I had no headaches. But once I was put on 10 its when it started. So my question is if I go with the doctors prescribed method of only going up to 5 will I still be at risk of those headaches and potential issues that come from that. THank you in advance for any advice given

My doctor asked me to only go up to 5 because he knew that the 10mg was giving me a very stron pain. The pain was so strong that it woke me in my sleep. It sometimes felt like i was getting punvhed on the side of my head. That is why i have the fear. I took the pills for at least two months with no headaches. it wasent till i got to 10 that they started. But Now I am concerned that smaller doses will hurt me. thanks for your help

Thank you I will try that