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    Condition: Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood
    12/25/2008 12:39:02 AM

    Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I was diagnosed w/something very shocking to me in 9/08, which turned out to be a pituitary tumor. I wasnt sure how to handle this but my dr. was awesome! I've been on Cabergoline 0.5 mg (generic for Dostinex) for about 2 months and hope that I will be a lot better. The only downside is that it does make you a bit depressed, tired/drowsy,and is kind of on the pricey side, especially if u dont ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood
    10/22/2008 12:22:58 PM

    Reviewer: 19-24 Female (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    i have been using this med. for about 8 years now. i was on it for a bout a year and my tumor went away. after about 2 years i had my blood leves checked and they were elvated again, so i'm back on the med. It worked the 1st time and i know it will work this time. i cant wait to see the results!

    Condition: Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood
    9/30/2008 3:57:51 PM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I've been trying to get pregant for 4 yrs. Then found out my prolactin was 90, also have a pit.tumor. Within 3 mths my prolactin is now 22! Very effective. Ovulated the first time on the 2nd mth. This is my 4th mth on the treatment and I look forward to my next MRI test. First 3 wks I was super tired and dizzy but it went away once my body adjusted. My doc told me this is the best drug for hi ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood
    9/19/2008 11:00:03 PM

    Reviewer: autryland, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have a pituitary tumor and in 6 mos. it has reduced almost 1/2 of what it was. All of my bad side affects I lived with for the past 15 yrs have disappeared.. It did take about 3 weeks to get use to takin it.

    Condition: Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood
    4/14/2008 1:49:35 PM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

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