How Bromocriptine works

Bromocriptine treats increased prolactin level by decreasing the amount of prolactin in the body which helps in fertility and period problems. It treats acromegaly by decreasing the amount of growth hormone in the body. Researchers don't know how exactly it works in diabetes mellitus.

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue

Usage

Bromocriptine is used in increased prolactin levels, female infertility, type 2 diabetes and acromegaly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is bromocriptine addictive?

No, bromocriptine is not an addictive

Q. Does bromocriptine cause constipation/weight loss/hair loss/weight gain?

Bromocriptine may cause side effects such as constipation and hair loss. But it has no known effect on body weight

Q. Is bromocriptine safe?

Bromocriptine is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is bromocriptine teratogenic?

Bromocriptine has not shown any teratogenic effects in humans. But always consult your doctor before taking this drug

Q. Does bromocriptine shrink pituitary tumors?

Yes, Bromocriptine can shrink specific tumors of pituitary gland like prolactinomas

Q. Is bromocriptine a monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)/steroid/hormone?

Bromocriptine is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI)/steroid/hormone. It belongs to the class of drugs called dopamine agonists

Q. Is bromocriptine better than cabergoline?

Both Cabergoline and bromocriptine belong to the same class of drug known as dopamine agonists. Both the drugs have almost similar efficacy in treatment of hormonal abnormalities and in Parkinson's disease but effect can vary depending on individual response. Always consult your doctor before changing your medication

Q. Does bromocriptine delay period?

Bromocriptine normalizes the monthly cycle. It can normalize ovulation (release of eggs or female gametes) by decreasing the release of prolactin.

Q. Is bromocriptine a fertility drug/ increased fertility?

It is used to treat hyperprolactinemia (increased prolactin level). Bromocriptine can normalize ovulation and improve fertility by bringing prolactin levels to normal

Q. Can you take ibuprofen/clomid (clomiphene)/ Tylenol (acetaminophen)/ Nyquil (acetaminophen/ dextromethorphan/ doxylamine/pseudoephedrine)/vitex (chaste tree)/ folic acid with bromocriptine?

No drug interaction was found with any of the mentioned drugs. Always consult your physician before taking any concomitant medicine