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General Information On Dostinex

Dostinex (generic name: Cabergoline) is used for treating a certain hormonal imbalance disorder in females known as hyperprolactinemia, in which too much prolactin hormone is present in the blood, leading to symptoms like unwanted milk in the breasts, missed periods, and difficulty getting pregnant. Cabergoline is a dopamine receptor antagonist, which works by decreasing the amount of prolactin released by the pituitary glands. A doctor can also ask male patients to buy Dostinex in order to treat decreased sexual desire and enlarged ‘man breasts’.

Side Effects for Dostinex

Stomach upset, nausea, hot flashes, a tingly feeling or numbness, constipation, vomiting, lightheadedness, tiredness, or dizziness may commonly occur, but if any of these become unbearable, you should contact your doctor promptly. Some serious but rare side effects associated with Dostinex include painful menses, vision changes, fainting, mental or mood changes like nervousness or compulsive behavior like an increased urge to gamble, unusual tiredness, swelling of the ankles or feet, persistent cough, and shortness of breath. An allergic reaction to the drug may be identified by rashes, hives, breathing trouble, severe dizziness or itching, and swelling of the face, throat, tongue, or lips.

Precautions

Before taking Dostinex, you should inform your doctor if you have an allergy to cabergoline, other ergot medicines like ergotamine, or any active or inactive ingredient used in the medicine. You should also inform him/her if you have a liver disease, heart valve disease, high blood pressure, or abnormal thickening or scanning in the lining of the heart, lungs, or behind the abdomen. As Dostinex makes you dizzy and causes vision changes, you should not perform any such activity that requires complete alertness and clear vision, such as driving a vehicle or operating a machine. For that, you should also limit your alcohol intake, as liquor may worsen the condition. In order to reduce risks of lightheadedness and dizziness, you should stand up slowly from a lying or sitting position. If you are going to have a surgery or dental procedure, you should tell your surgeon or dentist that you are taking Dostinex. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should use the medicine only if it is clearly indicated, as its safety during these conditions has not yet been established.

Dostinex Dosage

You will initially be given Dostinex 0.25mg twice a week, which is then increased as per your medical condition and response to treatment. If you maintain your normal prolactin level for 6 months, you may discontinue the medicine after consulting your doctor. However, do not stop taking Dostinex before the completion of your prescription period, even if your symptoms have been relieved.

Interactions

Your doctor will not recommend you to buy Dostinex if you are already taking ACE inhibitors like captopril, trandolapril, or fosinopril, beta blockers like acebutolol, carvedilol, or labetalol, calcium channel blockers like amlodipine, verapamil, or nisoldipine, diuretics or water pills like amiloride, hydrochlorothiazide, or torsemide, and other drugs for blood pressure like irbesartan, valsartan, or losartan. Other than these, you should inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you are taking at present, in addition to herbal products and health supplements.