Cabergoline Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Constipation
  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Nausea

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Sore Throat
  • A Stuffy And Runny Nose
  • A Toothache
  • Breast Pain
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Concentrating
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Indigestion
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Pain
  • Nervousness
  • Temporary Redness Of Face And Neck
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition Where There Is Formation Of Fibrous Tissue In The Lung Called Pulmonary Fibrosis
  • A Heart Attack
  • A Stroke
  • Constrictive Pericarditis, Or Constrictive Inflammation Of The Sac Surrounding The Heart
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • Escape Of Fluid Into The Lungs
  • Excess Fibrous Tissue Around Covering Of Heart
  • Fainting
  • Fibrotic Drug-Induced Heart Valve Disease
  • Fluid Accumulation Around The Eye
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Heart Failure
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
  • Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
  • Seizures
  • Thickening Of The Lining Of The Lung

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In Vision
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
  • Acne
  • Aggressive Behavior
  • An Inability To Control Impulsive Behavior
  • An Increased Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • Confusion
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Gas
  • Hair Loss
  • Hallucinations
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Itching
  • Nosebleed
  • Pain With Menstruation
  • Puffy Face From Water Retention

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