Generic Dostinex

 

 

Dostinex (Cabergoline) is usually prescribed in patients to reduce the level of prolactin in their blood flows. Prolactin is the hormone that aids in the production of milk in women. Men have some of this hormone too. The prolactin level in the body gets elevated either due to the formation of a tumor in the pituitary gland or due to the administration of certain medications by patients such as antipsychotics. Consequently, people suffer from a condition called hyperprolactinemia that can be effectively treated with Cabergoline. The treatment with Dostinex (Cabergoline) should involve careful monitoring of remedial progress of patients and their potentially severe side effects.

 

The condition ‘hyperprolactinemia’ can occur in both males and females. Females with this ailment can witness leaking from their breasts, irregularities in menstrual cycles, and infertility. Men will experience swelling of their breasts, and a decrease in sperm production. Both the genders will have reduced sex drives or loss of libido due to an elevated prolactin level in their bodies.

 

As far as dosage and administration of Dostinex (Cabergoline) is concerned, patients begin their treatment by taking one half of one 0.5 mg tablet twice a week. After continuing this dosage for 4 weeks, the weekly dosage can be increased by 0.25 mg till the patient’s maximum dosage each week attains 1 mg. Patients should be regularly tested to ensure that the valves of the heart are not being damaged. Healthcare providers should also keep a close watch on the prolactin levels of patients on a regular basis. If the concentration of prolactin in the blood stream does not come down even after 6 months, patients can stop using Dostinex (Cabergoline) with immediate effect.

 

If you compare Dostinex with another medication, namely Parlodel (Bromocriptine) used to treat hyperprolactinemia, you’ll come across fewer side effects with the former. According to the findings of various clinical trials, more than 5 percent of patients treated by Cabergoline have reported side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, weakness, fatigue, and abdominal pain. More than 1 percent of Cabergoline-treated patients experienced other side effects like diarrhea, vertigo, dry mouth, and burning in the hands and feet. All these side effects are very common and fade away with time. However, inform your doctor if they remain longer than expected or start bothering you.

 

Some rarer, but severe side effects of Dostinex may include swelling, fainting, acne, abnormal vision, anxiety, insomnia, bleeding in nose, heart palpitations, and weight changes. If you experience these side effects, stop the medication immediately and seek emergency medical help.

 

Dostinex (Cabergoline) pills are contraindicated in patients with unrestrained hypertension, or any history of fibrous developments in or around the heart valves, lungs or outermost lining of the stomach. Patients with known hypersensitivity to ergot derivatives should not at all use Dostinex. High doses of this drug can lead to heart damage, especially in patients who have consumed more than 2 mg of Cabergoline per day.