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What Are The Side Effects Of Cabergoline?
I am a Young lady in my Twenties almost 30 years from around the age of 20 I ve been having irregular period. Sometimes for months I don t see menstruation and when it do comes it lasts around 2 weeks. I have been to a doctor where they have given me pregnancy test, ultrasounds etc to see if I had a fibroid or an ovarian cyst. It was not until the other day I went to another and he sent me to do a few tests and my results showed my prolactin hormone was extremely high and that there was something growing on my pituary gland which so the doctor put me on cabergoline to see if it shrinks. What are the side effects of cabergoline and also would I be able to have a child?
Wed, 31 May 2023
Hi,
Cabergoline is a medication used to lower high levels of prolactin in the body, which can lead to a variety of symptoms such as irregular periods, infertility, and breast milk production. Cabergoline works by reducing the amount of prolactin released by the pituitary gland. Some of the common side effects of cabergoline include nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, and constipation. Less commonly, it can cause abdominal pain, vomiting, dry mouth, and vision changes. In rare cases, cabergoline can cause serious side effects such as heart valve damage and neurological problems.
It is important to discuss the potential risks and benefits of taking cabergoline with your doctor, especially if you have a history of heart or liver problems, high blood pressure, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Regarding fertility, treating high prolactin levels with cabergoline may help restore normal menstrual cycles and increase the chances of becoming pregnant. However, it is important to discuss any concerns or questions about fertility with your doctor, as individual factors such as age, overall health, and underlying medical conditions can affect fertility outcomes.
In summary, cabergoline can be an effective medication for lowering high prolactin levels and treating related symptoms, but it is important to be aware of potential side effects and to discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider.
If you require a personalized response, kindly use the Ask A Doctor service and post a follow-up. Take care. Hope I have answered your question.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Cabergoline is a medication used to lower high levels of prolactin in the body, which can lead to a variety of symptoms such as irregular periods, infertility, and breast milk production. Cabergoline works by reducing the amount of prolactin released by the pituitary gland. Some of the common side effects of cabergoline include nausea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, and constipation. Less commonly, it can cause abdominal pain, vomiting, dry mouth, and vision changes. In rare cases, cabergoline can cause serious side effects such as heart valve damage and neurological problems.
It is important to discuss the potential risks and benefits of taking cabergoline with your doctor, especially if you have a history of heart or liver problems, high blood pressure, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Regarding fertility, treating high prolactin levels with cabergoline may help restore normal menstrual cycles and increase the chances of becoming pregnant. However, it is important to discuss any concerns or questions about fertility with your doctor, as individual factors such as age, overall health, and underlying medical conditions can affect fertility outcomes.
In summary, cabergoline can be an effective medication for lowering high prolactin levels and treating related symptoms, but it is important to be aware of potential side effects and to discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider.
If you require a personalized response, kindly use the Ask A Doctor service and post a follow-up. Take care. Hope I have answered your question.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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