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    • BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE (Generic for PARLODEL)

BROMOCRIPTINE (broe moe KRIP teen) treats high prolactin levels in your body. Prolactin is a hormone that helps regulate the menstrual cycle, lactation, and fertility. It may also be used to treat high levels of growth hormone (acromegaly). It works by lowering prolactin and growth hormone levels in your body. It can be used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson disease. It works by acting like dopamine, a substance in your body that helps manage movements and coordination. This reduces the symptoms of Parkinson, such as body stiffness and tremors.


BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE (Generic for PARLODEL) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Bromocriptine Mesylate 2.5mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Alcohol
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Drinking alcohol while taking this medication can cause serious side effects, such as central nervous system (CNS) depression and dangerously low blood pressure, and can increase the risk of falling. Call emergency services right away if you experience symptoms of CNS depression: slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, trouble staying awake. Contact your care team right away if you experience symptoms of dangerously low blood pressure: dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision.
    Notes for Professionals: Alcohol may potentiate some of the side effects of bromocriptine, including hypotension and somnolence. Patients should be advised to avoid alcohol and not to drive or engage in activities where impaired alertness may put themselves or others at risk of serious injury (e.g., operating machines) until the effects of bromocriptine are known.
  • Bromocriptine Mesylate 2.5mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking this medication. Grapefruit may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team right away if you experience new or worsening side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during bromocriptine treatment due to the risk for increased bromocriptine exposure and adverse reactions. Bromocriptine is a CYP3A substrate and grapefruit juice is a CYP3A inhibitor.

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