Cabergoline - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Interactions

Cabergoline is a medication used to treat high levels of prolactin hormone in the body. It works by reducing the production of prolactin.

Cabergoline FAQ

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What is cabergoline used for?

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 16, 2024. Written by Cerner Multum. What is cabergoline? Cabergoline is used to treat a hormone imbalance in which there is too much prolactin in the blood (also called hyperprolactinemia ). Cabergoline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Is cabergoline a generic drug?

Cabergoline oral tablet is only available as a generic drug. Cabergoline only comes as a tablet you take by mouth. This drug is used to treat hyperprolactinemia (high levels of prolactin in your body). Heart valve problems: This drug can cause heart valve problems. Your doctor may check your heart before and during your treatment with this drug.

Is cabergoline safe?

The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses. Cabergoline is a prescription medication used to treat hyperprolactinemia (high levels of prolactin).

Does cabergoline reduce milk production?

Cabergoline is therefore helpful in preventing or reducing milk production when this is needed for medical reasons. High levels of prolactin occur in people with prolactinomas. A prolactinoma is a non-cancerous swelling in the pituitary gland. This can cause various symptoms including reduced fertility, breast changes, and headaches.

Why has my doctor recommended cabergoline treatment?

Cabergoline is a tablet treatment used to reduce the production of a hormone called prolactin by the pituitary gland (a gland at the base of the brain).

What are cabergoline 1mg tablets?

Cabergoline 1mg tablets are white, oval-shaped biconvex tablets with a dividing score line on both sides of the tablet. One side of the tablet is marked ‘CBG’ and ‘1’ on either side of the dividing score line.