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

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I went off Birthcontrol in March. Did not have a period for 2 months. Finally in May called the gyno and had some bloodwork done. FOund out that i had a prolactin level of 120. I had an MRI done and found out that i had a 4.5 mm microademia on my pitutary gland. So they refered me to an endocrinologist. He put me on 5 mg a day. One month later my levels dropped from 124 to a 19. That first month o ... Show Full Comment

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I went off Birthcontrol in March. Did not have a period for 2 months. Finally in May called the gyno and had some bloodwork done. FOund out that i had a prolactin level of 120. I had an MRI done and found out that i had a 4.5 mm microademia on my pitutary gland. So they refered me to an endocrinologist. He put me on 5 mg a day. One month later my levels dropped from 124 to a 19. That first month on the drug i was moodier than ever. All my emotions were magnified. Bloating, didn't feel good. I usually took it with orange juice that seems to help my stomach. One month after that my levels are still a 19. So my doc increased the dosage to a 7.5 everyday. My moods were going back to normal but i'm getting the symptoms back. Hopefully this higher dosage my body will take less time to adjust to it and my period will restart from it.
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Reviewer: Kelih396, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years

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I have been taking Bromocriptine after I was diagnosed with a Prolactin Excreting Tumor a year ago. It took approx. 7 months and blood work every other month before my Dr. found the correct dose for me, since that time and 4 months later I no longer have any symptoms caused by the tumor. I have not experienced any side effects from the medication. I am due for a repeat MRI next month to see if t ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking Bromocriptine after I was diagnosed with a Prolactin Excreting Tumor a year ago. It took approx. 7 months and blood work every other month before my Dr. found the correct dose for me, since that time and 4 months later I no longer have any symptoms caused by the tumor. I have not experienced any side effects from the medication. I am due for a repeat MRI next month to see if the tumors size has decreased. I only wonder what is next because everything I have read about Bromocriptine indicates that is only used temporarily.
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Reviewer: Maryann, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I started this medication about a month ago, so far i have not experience any side effect. It is easy to take, as for its effectiveness i will find out next week after my lab result are available.

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I started this medication about a month ago, so far i have not experience any side effect. It is easy to take, as for its effectiveness i will find out next week after my lab result are available.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I was diagnosed with a macro prolactinoma 2 years ago.My Dr. started me on cabergaline and had to take me off because of a link to heart valvular problems (which I now have). I started on this drug and experienced horrible side effects (dizziness, nausea,headaches, foggy feelings) The symptoms subsided in three weeks. My tumor is shrinking and I am happy. I am still lactating a bit and my Dr. ... Show Full Comment

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I was diagnosed with a macro prolactinoma 2 years ago.My Dr. started me on cabergaline and had to take me off because of a link to heart valvular problems (which I now have). I started on this drug and experienced horrible side effects (dizziness, nausea,headaches, foggy feelings) The symptoms subsided in three weeks. My tumor is shrinking and I am happy. I am still lactating a bit and my Dr. only wants to up my does if it becomes bothersome.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I had absence of period for a year and inability to get pregnant in 2005. I was diagnosed with Micro prolactinomia and put on 2.5 mg. Within a month my levels were down and I had a period and within a few months I was pregnant. I had my second baby a year ago. My levels as of my last check were around 7. I have had nausea, but I take it right before bed and that helps a ton!! I'm amazed with ... Show Full Comment

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I had absence of period for a year and inability to get pregnant in 2005. I was diagnosed with Micro prolactinomia and put on 2.5 mg. Within a month my levels were down and I had a period and within a few months I was pregnant. I had my second baby a year ago. My levels as of my last check were around 7. I have had nausea, but I take it right before bed and that helps a ton!! I'm amazed with the quick and lasting results I've had.
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