Cabergoline, which is marketed under the trade name of Dostinex ®, is
used to treat Parkinson's disease, to prevent women producing milk when they
want to stop breast feeding, and to lower prolactin levels in patients with a
pituitary tumor. It is
also sometimes used to help men with sexual
dysfunction.
Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of Carbergoline is that it has
been found to substantially raise a man's chances of sustaining multiple orgasms
during sex.
It is Cabergoline's capacity to lower prolactin levels that makes it
such a sexual wonder drug for men. Prolactin is a single-chain protein hormone,
closely related to growth hormone, that stimulates the secretion of milk of
women. The hormone also has the effect of reducing a man's desire for more sex
by preventing new erections. Cabergoline has been found to to minimize the
effects of the hormone prolactin, which is produced by men at the point of
orgasm. As a result, some men who tried the drug found that they were able to
have multiple orgasms in rapid succession.
How much Cabergoline is needed for sex
enhancement?
Usually people report that 0.25mg every 4 days is
enough to cause the desired increase in sex drive and libido. However, some
prefer 0.5mg tab every 4 days. Keep in mind that Cabergoline is not approved as
a sexual enhancement tool, most medical studies about Cabergoline were for
treating patients with hyperprolactinemia.
Warning!
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Cabergoline tablets should be taken with or after food to minimise
the chance of experiencing side effects such as nausea or
indigestion.
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This medicine can occasionally cause your blood pressure to drop when
you move from a lying down or sitting position to sitting or standing,
especially when you first start taking the medicine. This may make you feel
dizzy or unsteady. To avoid this try getting up slowly. If you do feel dizzy,
sit or lie down until the symptoms pass. Drinking alcohol may increase the
chance of feeling dizzy.
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This medicine can cause sleepiness and on rare occasions people have
experienced a sudden onset of sleep during their daily activities. In some cases
this occured without any warning signs. Although this is uncommon, you should
exercise caution when driving or performing other potentially hazardous
activities. People who have experienced sleepiness or an episode of sudden onset
of sleep while taking this medicine should not drive or operate machinary.
Caution should be observed when drinking alcohol or taking other medicines that
cause drowsiness, as this may increase the risk of
drowsiness.
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On rare occasions people taking this medicine have developed a
fibrous thickening of the lining that covers some of the internal organs
including the kidneys, the heart or the lungs. This is called a fibrotic
reaction. Your doctor may want you to have a chest X-ray and blood tests before
starting treatment and regularly during treatment to monitor for this. Consult
your doctor if you develop any of the following symptoms while taking this
medicine, so they can be investigated: shortness of breath, persistent cough,
chest pain, swelling of the lower legs, pain in the lower back, or abdominal
pain or tenderness.
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Pathological gambling, increased sex drive and hypersexuality have
been reported in people taking dopamine agonists such as this one for
Parkinson's disease. If you think this medicine is affecting you in this way,
you should consult your doctor.
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Cabergoline tablets absorb moisture, so you should always replace the
cap after taking your tablets. Do not remove the special dessicant granules from
the cap, and do not transfer your tablets to another
container.
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You should not suddenly stop taking this medicine unless your doctor
tells you otherwise.
Use with caution in:
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Severely decreased liver function.
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Severe disease involving the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular
disease).
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Narrowing of the blood vessels in the hands, causing numb and painful
fingers (Raynaud's disease).
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Low blood pressure (hypotension).
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Peptic ulcer.
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Bleeding from the stomach or intestines.
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History of serious mental illness, particularly
psychosis.
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Hereditary blood disorders called porphyrias.
Not to be used in:
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Allergy to other ergot alkaloid derived medicines, eg pergolide,
bromocriptine, lisuride, ergotamine.
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History of fibrotic disorders affecting the lungs, lower back,
kidneys or heart.
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Heart valve disorders.
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Pregnancy.
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Breastfeeding.
This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of
its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously
experienced such an allergy.
If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using
this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist
immediately.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding:
Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or
breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or
breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the
unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a
pregnancy, before using any medicine.
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The manufacturer states that this medicine should not be used in
pregnancy because its safety has not been fully established. They recommend that
women who want to try for a baby should stop taking this medicine one month
beforehand. Seek further medical advice from your doctor.
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This medicine should not be used by breastfeeding mothers because it
is expected to suppress the production of breast milk. Seek medical advice from
your doctor
Label warnings:
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Take this medication with or after food
Side effects:
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual
people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are
known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here,
it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any
side effect.
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Difficulty performing voluntary movements, resulting in jerky or
involuntary movements or muscle twitches (dyskinesia).
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Abnormally increased muscular activity or
hyperactivity.
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False perceptions of things that are not really there
(hallucinations).
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Confusion.
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Disturbances of the gut such as indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation,
nausea, vomiting or abdominal pain.
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Inflammation of the stomach.
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Low blood pressure (hypotension).
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Dizziness.
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Fluid retention causing swollen ankles (peripheral
oedema).
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Chest pain (angina).
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Sleepiness.
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Suddenly falling asleep.
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Fibrosis or inflammation affecting the lower back, heart or
lungs.
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Inability to resist impulses to gambling (pathological
gambling).
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Increased sex drive (libido) and excessive interest or involvement in
sexual activity (hypersexuality).
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects
reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with
this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult
your doctor or pharmacist
How can this medicine affect other
medicines?
It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you
are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal
medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with
your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one,
to ensure that the combination is safe.
This medicine is not recommended for use in combination with other
ergot alkaloid derivatives, such as pergolide, bromocriptine, lisuride,
ergotamine, dihydroergotamine or methysergide.
There may be an increased risk of a drop in blood pressure that makes
you feel dizzy if this medicine is taken in combination with other medicines
that can lower blood pressure, for example medicines to treat high blood
pressure (antihypertensives). Tell your doctor if you feel dizzy after starting
treatment with this medicine, as your doctor may need to adjust the dose of your
blood pressure medicine.
This medicine should not normally be taken in combination with the
following medicines, as these work by decreasing the activity of dopamine in the
brain and so may oppose the effect of cabergoline:
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antipsychotic medicines, eg chlorpromazine,
haloperidol.
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metoclopramide.
Macrolide-type antibiotics such as erythromycin may possibly increase
the concentration of cabergoline in the blood, which may increase the risk of
its side effects. However, small amounts of erythromycin applied to the skin can
be used safely.