Side Effects of Bromocriptine (Cont.)

Common Side Effects of Bromocriptine

Bromocriptine has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials, in which a group of people taking the drug have side effects documented and compared to another group not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
 
In these studies, the most common side effects of bromocriptine included:
 
  • Nausea -- in up to 49 percent of people
  • Headaches -- up to 19 percent
  • Dizziness -- up to 17 percent
  • Constipation -- up to 14 percent
  • Fatigue -- up to 7 percent
  • Lightheadedness -- up to 5 percent
  • Vomiting -- up to 5 percent.
     
Other common bromocriptine side effects (occurring in 3 to 4 percent or at an unlisted frequency) included:
 
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dry mouth or nasal stuffiness
  • Indigestion or heartburn
  • Blue or cold fingers or toes
  • Diarrhea
  • Drowsiness
  • Involuntary muscle movements
  • Insomnia
  • A spinning sensation (vertigo).
     

Final Thoughts on Bromocriptine Side Effects

You may experience some or none of the bromocriptine side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand whether you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never taken. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking the drug or if something "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of bromocriptine, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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