Reviewer: Bob, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I am a man and noticed a lump under my left nipple. I was concerned it might be breast cancer. My endocrinologist did some blood work and determined that my prolactin levels were higher than the normal range for a man and my testosterone was very low. I also had a strong urge to go shopping for shoes! (Just kidding). She ordered an MRI of my pituitary which was negative for any tumor. She put me o ... Show Full Comment

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I am a man and noticed a lump under my left nipple. I was concerned it might be breast cancer. My endocrinologist did some blood work and determined that my prolactin levels were higher than the normal range for a man and my testosterone was very low. I also had a strong urge to go shopping for shoes! (Just kidding). She ordered an MRI of my pituitary which was negative for any tumor. She put me on Cabergoline and my prolactic level was soon less than 1 and my testosterone was well within the normal range. The lump in my nipple has also disappeared. I'm not sure if I will have to take this medication indefinitely or not. I haven't had any side effects. I always take it before bed. Good luck.
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Reviewer: bharti sharma, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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i used this medicine for one month. i got relief for six month. but now i am again suffering from the same. now iam taking it again as prescribed by the doctor .my prolactic level is 100>

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i used this medicine for one month. i got relief for six month. but now i am again suffering from the same. now iam taking it again as prescribed by the doctor .my prolactic level is 100>
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Reviewer: Arnold James, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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My diagnosis is idiopathic hyperprolactinmea (sp?) Which means we don't know why (idiopathic) you have a high prolactin level (hyperprolactinmea). I had side effects from high prolactin level. zero sex drive, tired all the time, moody, etc. Doc did hormone panel test. Prolactin cancels out testosterone. So, became sterile within a month of the side effects. Doc sent me to endocrinologist for ... Show Full Comment

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My diagnosis is idiopathic hyperprolactinmea (sp?) Which means we don't know why (idiopathic) you have a high prolactin level (hyperprolactinmea). I had side effects from high prolactin level. zero sex drive, tired all the time, moody, etc. Doc did hormone panel test. Prolactin cancels out testosterone. So, became sterile within a month of the side effects. Doc sent me to endocrinologist for MRI. No tumor. Still taking this for just over 1 year. No longer sterile, in fact testost. went way up like an 18 year old for about 2 mths. then leveled off to normal. only a trace of prolactin now. Still no tumor on MRI. Could be from using Rrogaine according to my fiance and her research. Endocrinologist said that I could have a tumor just to small to see on MRI. It could stay that way forever or suddenly grow. My understanding though is that this medication reverses the effects of the high prolactin level but does not TREAT the tumor to shrink or stop growth, that is all up to the tumor. Many people have this & don't know until autopsy after dying from something else. Live their whole life w/it just no serious effects so no tests. A good book to read is by Ken Baker. He had his removed, in his 20s and is married with two children. Others complain about being tired but I didn't notice but I'm a hyper person. I have had nothing but good from this medication.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Didn't have a period for a year, had a 6 mm pituitary tumor, and my prolactin levels were elevated to around 100. Within 1 month after starting a very small dose of cabergoline, my prolactin levels went down to 12, and I started ovulating. The only side effect I can notice is feeling a little groggy the morning after taking the pill. It's been great!

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Didn't have a period for a year, had a 6 mm pituitary tumor, and my prolactin levels were elevated to around 100. Within 1 month after starting a very small dose of cabergoline, my prolactin levels went down to 12, and I started ovulating. The only side effect I can notice is feeling a little groggy the morning after taking the pill. It's been great!
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Reviewer: Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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It has helped my with my periods. I'm having monthly periods again BUT I am always so tired!!!!!!!!!!!

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It has helped my with my periods. I'm having monthly periods again BUT I am always so tired!!!!!!!!!!!
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