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Can Bromocriptine Be Taken For Prolactinoma?
i was diagnosed with a prolactinoma 4 years ago. it seems to be back, my symptoms are quite severe. my first blood tests revealed normal prolactin levels. i have since had them repeated along with a full hormone panel. i am waitin for those results. the doctor has recommended i start treatment 5 mg bromocriptine twice a day in the mean time. how dangerous is it and what will happen if the hormones are still normal. what are the other possibilities?
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
Hi,
I have gone carefully through your concern. It is very important to know the level of prolactine, because it will give further information regarding to the severity and the need for radiologic examinations such as MRI of the head. If the level is suggestive for macroadenoma of the pituitary gland and it is confirmed in the MRI, surgical resection is recommended.Otherwise, if the prolactine is slightly elevated and an infracentimetric mass is revealed, treatment with bromcriptine or cabergoline is recommended.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr. Mirjeta
I have gone carefully through your concern. It is very important to know the level of prolactine, because it will give further information regarding to the severity and the need for radiologic examinations such as MRI of the head. If the level is suggestive for macroadenoma of the pituitary gland and it is confirmed in the MRI, surgical resection is recommended.Otherwise, if the prolactine is slightly elevated and an infracentimetric mass is revealed, treatment with bromcriptine or cabergoline is recommended.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards,
Dr. Mirjeta
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