PARLODEL Reviews (BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE)Average Rating: 3.1 (54 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PARLODEL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PARLODEL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | hyperprolactin | Calmness, lots of sleep | F | 29 | 70 days | 1/3/2010 | 4 | pituitary tumor | I thought i was going to die the first time i took it.Low BP and dizziness.Lack of concentration. | My prolactin levels went from the 300 's to 23.Some of the sexual agresivness is probably caused by an increase in testosterone as the tumor shrinks.My T level went from 27 to over 400. | M | 52 | 1 years | 11/8/2009 | 3 | Pituitary tumor | Fleeting freezing sensation surrounding the brain about 3 hrs after taking medicine, nausea, loss of balance, dizziness, faint spells, orthostatic hypotension, insomnia, loss of appetite, unexpected weight loss, weakness, anxiety, high sex drive, stuffed nose. And even when this last one migt be the least serious of all of the above, I especially hate this one. Air can't get throuh my nose at all and it last for about 15 minutes. | Before this medicine I was happy, felt fine. My only symptom was secondary amenorrhea. The cause: my prolactine levels was high >100 due to a prolactinoma. So the doctor prescribed me Bromocriptine 5mg, which lower my prolactine level and got my mens back, but at what cost. It makes me feel sick, and I hate it. After two months, side effects seemed to go away. Then I start suffering from loss in appetite and involuntary lost in weight, which really concerned me. Side efects returned really bad after this. So I ask the doctor for a dietary suplement and that smooth them. This fourth month I forgot to take the medicine a couple of days (~4 days) and I was starting feeling better, like before the medicine. But then I remember to take it and the boromocriptine nightmare was back. I want to quit it so bad! | F | 25 | 4 months | 11/5/2009 | 3 | high prolactin levels | Sleepiness at the start, but then it went away. However about 2 months later, I noticed some hair loss. It is something that users should look out for. Still waiting on re test results to see if levels have gone down significantly. Let's see if it leads to pregnancy. | F | 42 | 45 days | 9/25/2009 | 3 | Pituitary Microadenoma | Tumor: 8mm x 6mm I take the generic, bromocriptine, for Parlodel 2.5mg per day. So far: Slight dizziness, upset stomach, stuffy nose, and can't sleep at night. No weight loss yet!!! | The first two weeks were horrible: vomiting, extreme dizziness, I felt as if I had a constant 24hr bug so I switched to Dostinex. HUGE MISTAKE! I was completely disoriented the entire time. So I switched back, after a week the symptoms lessened. I still feel slightly sick all the time, and my appetite is almost completely gone. Everything I used to love to eat, makes me sick to think about it. I can't sleep at night, take pm meds to rest, and as soon as I lay down, my head gets completely choked up. However, my prolactin level dropped from 200 to 16 within a month. I have not been on this medication long, so I am dreading any new side effect that creeps its way in! | F | 30 | 2 months | 9/11/2009 | 5 | Hyperprolactinaemia | I took 2.5 before bedtime. At first I felt really groggy and dragging the next morning, sometimes a bit queasy. But after a few weeks I had no side effects. | My first sypmtom was galactorrhea. Blood tests revealed an excess of prolactin but MRI showed no tumor. Completely idiopathic. I started a generic bromocriptine December 19. I didn't feel much different but the medication was working: I stopped leaking and apparently started ovulating. Luckily my husband and I were trying to get pregnant; on February 10 I tested positive. (I've since stopped taking the medication, per my endo.) The moral: make sure you're using protection if you're not looking to expand your family! | F | 33 | 7 weeks | 2/25/2009 | 5 | PMS, mood instability, prolactin | Slightly stuffy nose for a few hours after taking it, withdrawal isn't fun | Saved my life and completely eliminated my severe PMS and mood problems. I had elevated prolactin which was causing the severe PMS. My prolactin level is now ZERO on the drug (normal) and I feel great that way. I have been taking 5 mg at night from 1984-present (2009) and have had no problems, just help with stabilizing mood. After many years of being on it, you get the old "maybe I can cut down on it now" thing, so I tried going down from 2 pills to 1-1/2 and had a lot of AM anxiety - after a month on 1-1/2 pills, I admitted that I just didn't feel right at all, so went back up to 2 pills and I started feeling perfect again. I just know it will be something I will always need which I'm ok with. | F | 48 | 24 years | 1/13/2009 | 5 | pituitary tumor | Constipation(now take with a stool softener), stuffy nose (but not sure if from pills or not) | Am taking 7.5 mg per day. I tolerate the drug very well, and it's now just part of my daily routine. Will need to take for life, but as far as drugs go, it's cheap and at least for me, no bad side effects. | F | 48 | 3 years | 12/29/2008 | 1 | prolactinoma | mental, stuffy nose, exhausted, out of it & long term effects. | the med did its job but will horrible side effects. | F | 40 | 3 years | 9/30/2008 | 4 | pituitary tumor | dizziness and sickness for the first few days I took the medicine | Parlodel has worked well to reduce the size of my tumor, although I'm concerned about being on medication for a prolonged period of time. jp | F | 30 | 1 days | 2/18/2008 | 3 | Pituitary Tumor | Acne, rapid heartbeat, nauseous, forgetfulness, numbness in hands and feet, swelling in hands and feet, numbness in mouth, weakness, dizziness, runny nose | I have to say I really dislike the side effects. My initial prolactin level was 525. After two months on Parlodel, my prolactin level has dropped to 2.9. I am concerned that my prolactin is too low. My doctor has me on 5 mg/day. My period returned after a month. I have lost some weight, especially in the abdomen, and I am no longer producing milk. | F | 30 | 3 months | 2/18/2008 | 3 | Pit. Tumour, Empty Sella Syndrome | Tiredness, fatigue, episodes of vagueness. Absolutely no anger, Mr cool in a major crisis. High sex drive. | Tumour shrunk leaving me with empty sella syndrome. | M | 52 | 25 years | 2/6/2008 | 2 | pituitary tumor | I only had side effects at the begining (headache, nausea). | I've been on it for years and my tumor isn't shrinking. I am concerned about taking a drug for years, because it may be having adverse effects somewhere else in my body. I did get off it (without doct. recommendation), and my levels went up exponentially. I feel as if I'm "chained" to it for life now. | F | 37 | 6 years | 10/23/2007 | 5 | Prolactinoma | Upset GI, fatigue, low sex drive | I forgot to take the night portion for some time and a new endo switched me to dostinex which I got the worst migraine than having a hammer on my head and brainstem and milk came back in a week. I went back to parlodel. | F | 34 | 11 years | 9/2/2007 | 4 | Pituitary Tumor | dizziness, visual disturbances-flashing circles, hallucinations that faded after two months. Missing a dose leads to problems controlling rage (take back roads!) | Reduced my prolactin level on the 2.5mg dosage. Doctors put me on 5mg for 3 months to try to shrink 6mm tumor. That dosage caused serious problems with concentration. Still have some problems after 3yrs at the reduced dosage. Was on the generic for 5 months and felt awful and my levels shot up drastically. Back on name brand for last 3yrs with good results. Aslo take Seasonale BCP to reduce monthly cramping. I must force myself to stay up until 11:30 or midnight in order to get a full nights sleep. Used to wake up at 3am every night when I went to bed at 10pm. | F | 42 | 14 years | 8/31/2007 | 4 | Pituitary Tumor | For the first week, I get nausea, sleepiness & a stuffy feeling. Once my body gets use to it, the symptoms go away. | I only take 2.5 mg twice each day and it has worked very well for me. My doctor discovered my tumor when he did a prolactin level as I was trying to get pregnant. It has been wonderful for me when I do take it as it keeps my period regular and it is not healthy for me to be without a period still as I have not yet gone through menopause. The only thing I am starting to wonder about though is my insomnia. If I go to bed at 10 pm or 10:30 pm, I typically have a VERY hard time falling asleep quickly, but if I stay up to at least midnight or 1 am, I fall asleep better. This is really messing with my life as I am then too tired the next morning and I rarely go to bed the same time as my husband. | F | 44 | 13 years | 8/1/2007 | 4 | hyperprolactinemia & Galactorrhea | I had low grade nausea one and off for the first two weeks, but then it largely went away. Lessened appetite-lost a bit of weight without trying. | Lessened low estrogen symptoms almost immediately. Increased sex drive. Improved moods. Galactorrhea almost gone in 2 weeks. Prolactin level was 75. Estradiol was very low. No detectable prolactinoma. | F | 38 | 3 weeks | 6/1/2007 | 5 | pituitary adenoma | insomnia, fogginess,dizzy when standing up, really low blood pressure, SEIZURE! | Once I had a complete full on, classic seizure. I later learned it was a combo of the drug, Hismanol and 2oz of scotch! Now I take flonase, drink an occasional beer, and no trouble since. Almost 27 continuos years. Breast milk, 20lbs overweight, no menses, low libido, sinus headaches. My prolactin level was in the 800's. Original dose was 5mg I downsized to 2.5. When I was 36 I became pregnant and stopped taking the drug. I gradually decreased my dosage prior to conceiving (just tired of taking the meds. No reason. Not doctor supervised. I was off the drug for my entire pregnancy. No ill effects. I nursed for 2 years than I went back on at 5 mg., decreased to 2.5 then 1.25. Now I take half that dosage and maintain my prolactin level at 25. For those of you who want to get off and stay off, try BIKRAM YOGA. For about a year I was taking those classes three to four times a week and my levels stayed COMPLETELY on the low side of normal. If it were not so time consuming I would st | F | 52 | 27 years | 4/17/2007 | 5 | Pituitary Tumor | My daughter has taken this medication for 2 years. The initial dosage was 7.5mgs distributed through out the day. The side effects were pretty bad. She had to lay down right after taking it, particularly the 5mg at night. Now her prolactine level has dropped dramatically she is now at only 2.5 mgs. No sides effects. The doctor is now thinking she can probably be off it completely, although one month she took it off and on without my knowledge and her next prolactine reading came back slightly higher again! | Her next MRI is in 3 weeks. Her last one showed the tumor was practically gone. This is a wonderful medicine, give it time and it will work miracles! | F | 17 | 2 years | 2/7/2007 | 1 | Pituitary Macroadenoma | Headaches, Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue,Abdominal Cramps,Hallucinations, No tolerance to cold,Decreased sleep,Paranoia, Ringing in ears,Anxiety Attacks, Cramps and spasms in Legs and back,Mottling of skin.(I look like a Leopard) | Although it clearly reduced my Prolaction levels from 3100 ng/ml to nearly 0 the benefit came with a heavy price tag. Tried Dosinex, it almost killed me. Personally if I have to do it all over again I would deal with the High Prolaction Levels, and the side effects related to that. So what no libido, No body hair, being overweight Headaches etc.Your still alive. Parledel is Toxic.In time this will bew determined same as Dosinex. Presently I have quit taking and will deal with what I was dealt as so I can have some sort of quality of Life. | M | 45 | 7 years | 1/15/2007 |