Bromocriptine may be used to treat one of the following conditions:
Inform your healthcare professional if:
Do not stop taking Bromocriptine suddenly as this may cause unwanted effects.
While you are on this medication, you might find it difficult to control some behaviour such as gambling, sexual thoughts, eating too much or spending too much. Please inform your doctor if you or your caregivers notice any of these behaviours.
If you are taking this medication for a long time, your doctor may need to check your heart and lungs and do blood tests regularly to make sure you do not suffer from the side effects of the medication.
Taking Bromocriptine with alcohol may cause blurred vision, chest pain, confusion and palpitations. Avoid taking alcohol when you are taking Bromocriptine.
Check with your doctor before you take Bromocriptine with other medications as Bromocriptine may interact with some medications.
Generally, this medication has been well tolerated. Side effects usually have been mild and may go away as the body adjusts to the medication.
Common side effects include:
If you have any concerns regarding the side effects of Bromocriptine, discuss with your healthcare professional. Do not stop taking medication on your own.
If any of these happens, stop taking your medication and see a doctor immediately as you will need treatment straight away.
Store in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep this medication away from children.
Pack this medication into a black trash bag and seal it tightly before throwing it into the rubbish chute or bin.
Disclaimers
If you take more than the recommended dose, please seek medical advice immediately. The information provided on this page does not replace information from your healthcare professional. Please consult your healthcare professional for more information.
This article is jointly developed by members of the National Medication Information workgroup. The workgroup consists of cluster partners (National Healthcare Group, National University Health System and SingHealth), community pharmacies (Guardian, Unity and Watsons) and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore. The content does not reflect drug availability and supply information in pharmacies and healthcare institutions. You are advised to check with the respective institutions for such information.
Last updated Jul 2022
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