Parlodel (Bromocriptine)

Description

Parlodel is used to treat Parkinson’s disease. It is also useful in curing conditions that occur as a result of hyperprolactinemia. Parlodel is also recognized as Bromocriptine among professionals in the medical industry.

How It Works

This drug belongs to a class of drugs known dopamine agonists. Thus, it acts as a natural source of dopamine in the brain. Parlodel works by blocking the release of prolactin hormone from the pituitary gland. When treating acromegaly, the drug works by reducing the growth of certain hormones in the body. For Parkinson’s, the medication works by influencing the dopamine receptors in the brain.

Uses

Parlodel is used with a combination of drugs to treat Parkinson’s. This drug cannot cure Parkinson’s. However, it is definitely effective in reducing the symptoms. For instance, it can decrease tumors, unsteadiness and slowed movement. The drug is also useful in treating conditions caused as a result of high levels of prolactin in the body.

Parlodel can cure health effects that are caused as a result of this condition. This includes excessive breast milk production, reduced sperm count, infertility and inconsistent periods. Moreover, it is also useful in treating acromegaly.

Dosage

Usually, the drug is consumed once or twice a day on a daily basis. However, the dosage can also be determined by your healthcare provider according to your medical condition. For instance, if you are using the drug to treat acromegaly, the dosage will be based on your growth hormone levels. It is best to start the treatment with a low dosage and increase it gradually in order to alleviate the risk of side effects.

This medication will take some time to work. So, do not stop the consumption in the middle of the treatment period.

If you are going to stop using the drug, you need to inform your physician. Stopping the consumption abruptly can result in painful withdrawal symptoms.

Side Effects

Listed below are some adverse health effects of Parlodel that you need to keep an eye out for.

 Cold sensitive in fingers and toes
 Fatigue
 Indigestion
 Stuffy nose
 Stomach cramps
 Loss of appetite
 Drowsiness
 Dry mouth
 Headache

At the event of such effects, immediately contact your physician for medical help.

Precautions

The adverse effects of this drug can be averted by adhering to the information given below.

 Do not exercise outdoors or roam about in hot weather. This can increase light-headedness and might result in fainting.

 People who use Parlodel have a tendency to fall asleep suddenly. Therefore, do not drive or engage in dangerous activities after taking your dose.

 Individuals have experienced unusual urges while taking this drug. This includes gambling addictions and sexual urges. Ask your physician to keep an eye out for such unusual behavior.

Self-Care

This medication must not be consumed to stop unnecessary breast milk production after an abortion or miscarriage.

This could lead to serious side effects such as seizures, heart attack and high blood pressure.

Using this drug can result in dizziness and light-headedness. Consuming alcohol or mixing the drug with other medications can worsen this effect. Therefore, take other medications separately and avoid alcohol consumption.