Bromocriptine is a prescription drug used for treating type 2 diabetes, acromegaly, and other conditions. This eMedTV article explains how the medication works for these conditions, lists possible side effects, and offers dosing guidelines.
Common side effects of bromocriptine include loss of appetite, fatigue, and vomiting. This eMedTV segment also provides a list of rare but potentially serious bromocriptine side effects to look out for, such as seizures, hallucinations, or depression.
Bromocriptine is used for treating type 2 diabetes, parkinsonism, and other conditions. This eMedTV page describes how the drug works for these conditions, explains whether it should be used in children, and lists possible off-label uses of the drug.
For acromegaly treatment, most people usually end up taking a bromocriptine dosage of 20 to 30 mg daily. This eMedTV resource provides detailed bromocriptine dosing guidelines for the treatment of hyperprolactinemia, parkinsonism, and other conditions.
Antipsychotics, nitrates, and certain antidepressants may cause bromocriptine drug interactions. As this eMedTV article explains, drug interactions could increase your risk for side effects or reduce the effectiveness of the medications.
You should not take bromocriptine if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure. This eMedTV segment provides other important precautions and warnings with bromocriptine and includes more information on who should not use this drug.
