Dostinex

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Symptoms of overdose may include the following:

• stuffy nose
• fainting
• hallucinations (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist)

Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests and other tests to check your body's response to cabergoline.

Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.

Before taking Dostinex, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. Especially tell your doctor if you:

• are allergic to Dostinex or to any of its ingredients
• uncontrolled hypertension or known hypersensitivity to ergot derivatives
• a history of heart valve disorders
• have liver problems
• a history of lung, heart, or retroperitoneal fibrotic disorders (a rare disorder that blocks the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder)
• are allergic to Dostinex or to any of its inactive ingredients 
• are pregnant or are breastfeeding

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Cabergoline is a dopamine receptor agonist. It works by reducing the amount of prolactin (a hormone) that is released from the pituitary gland.

Cabergoline is used to treat a hormone imbalance in which there is too much prolactin in the blood (also called hyperprolactinemia).

Cabergoline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to cabergoline, or if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, pregnancy-related high blood pressure, a history of heart or breathing problems or heart valve disorder, or if you are allergic to any type of ergot medicine such as ergotamine (Ergomar, Cafergot, Migergot), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), ergonovine (Ergotrate), or methylergonovine (Methergine).

Before taking cabergoline, tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, or a breathing disorder.

Cabergoline is usually taken twice each week for at least 6 months. Do not take this medication every day unless your doctor tells you to.

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially blood pressure medication.

You may have increased sexual urges, unusual urges to gamble, or other intense urges while taking this medication. Talk with your doctor if you believe you have any intense or unusual urges while taking cabergoline.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis to measure your prolactin levels. Your doctor may want to continue checking your prolactin levels for several months after you stop taking cabergoline. Visit your doctor regularly.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to cabergoline, or if you have:

• uncontrolled high blood pressure (hypertension);
• hypertension caused by pregnancy, including eclampsia and preeclampsia;
• a history of heart or breathing problems;
• if you have ever had a heart valve disorder; or
• if you are allergic to any type of ergot medicine such as ergotamine (Ergomar, Cafergot, Migergot), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), ergonovine (Ergotrate), or methylergonovine (Methergine).

To make sure you can safely take cabergoline, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

• liver disease;
• heart disease; or
• a breathing disorder.

FDA pregnancy category B. Cabergoline is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether cabergoline passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using cabergoline.

• Breastfeeding (and Formula Feeding)

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Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor will perform tests to make sure you do not have heart conditions that would prevent you from safely using cabergoline. Your heart function may also need to be checked using an electrocardiograph or ECG (sometimes called an EKG). This machine measures electrical activity of the heart.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

Cabergoline is usually taken twice each week for at least 6 months. Do not take this medication every day unless your doctor tells you to.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis to measure your prolactin levels. Your doctor may want to continue checking your prolactin levels for several months after you stop taking cabergoline. Visit your doctor regularly.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using cabergoline and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• feeling short of breath on exertion;

• chest discomfort, dry cough or hack;

• feeling weak or tired, loss of appetite, rapid weight loss;

• feeling like you might pass out;

• lower back pain;

• urinating less than usual or not at all; or

• swelling in your ankles or feet.

You may have increased sexual urges, unusual urges to gamble, or other intense urges while taking this medication. Talk with your doctor if you believe you have any intense or unusual urges while taking cabergoline.

Less serious side effects may include:

• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, gas, indigestion, constipation;

• headache, depressed mood;

• dizziness, spinning sensation;

• drowsiness, nervousness;

• hot flashes;

• numbness or tingly feeling; or

• dry mouth.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
• burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
• chills
• cold sweats
• confusion
• dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from lying or sitting position
• fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
• general feeling of discomfort or illness
• rapid weight gain
• swelling around the eyes
• tingling of the hands or feet
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• unusual weight gain or loss

• Chest pain or tightness
• continuing loss of appetite
• continuing or severe abdominal or stomach pain
• continuing or severe nausea and vomiting
• cough
• decreased ability to exercise
• fever
• increased frequency of urination
• loss of appetite
• lower abdominal or stomach pain
• lower back pain
• nausea
• shortness of breath
• trouble with breathing
• vomiting
• weakness

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

• Fainting
• seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
• stuffy nose

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
• dizziness
• excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
• full feeling
• headache
• lack or loss of strength
• passing gas

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• acid or sour stomach
• anxiety
• belching
• blemishes on the skin
• breast pain
• burning, itching, or stinging of the skin
• changes in vision
• cramps
• depression
• diarrhea
• difficulty with moving
• dry mouth or toothache
• feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• feeling of warmth
• gas
• heartburn
• heavy bleeding
• indigestion
• itching skin
• joint pain
• muscle aches and pains
• muscle stiffness
• pimples
• redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
• runny nose
• sensation of spinning
• shivering
• sleeplessness
• sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• sneezing
• sore throat
• stomach discomfort or upset
• sudden sweating
• trouble with sleeping
• unable to sleep
• weight loss

• Bloody nose
• difficulty in concentrating
• increased in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
• increased interest in sexual intercourse

• Attack, assault, or force
• feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
• feeling that others can hear your thoughts
• hair loss or thinning of the hair
• pathological gambling
• severe mood or mental changes
• unusual behavior

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.