Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Brom may cause hair loss (alopecia). It is an infrequent and rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of hair loss is unknown. This effect is unharmful and reversible in nature. The normal hair growth is restored after discontinuation of this drug. 

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Take Brom once daily in the morning or as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper kidney or liver function. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart disease, and improper liver or kidney function.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Brom does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing unusual weight gain after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Brom contains bromocriptine which works in acromegaly by lowering the levels of excessive growth hormone in the blood. In hyperprolactinemia-associated dysfunctions Brom prevents the synthesis and release of prolactin by prolactin-secreting cells in the pituitary gland. 

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, Brom does not cause breast pain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. In fact, clinical studies have found Brom to be helpful in preventing the breast pain which occurs when the breast tissues are overfilled with milk and other fluids (this is known as breast engorgement) due to hyperprolactinemia.