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Parlodel Benefits & Uses

Parlodel is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Female Infertility
Diabetes Type 2
Prolactinoma

Other Benefits

Parlodel Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Parkinson's Disease Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1.25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Parkinson's Disease Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1.25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Female Infertility Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Male Hypogonadism Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Parlodel Related Warnings

Is the use of Parlodel safe for pregnant women?

Parlodel has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Parlodel safe during breastfeeding?

Parlodel should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Parlodel on the Kidneys?

Parlodel rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Parlodel on the Liver?

Parlodel may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Parlodel on the Heart?

Parlodel may have severe effects on your heart, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Parlodel with Other Drugs

Parlodel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Chloramphenicol

Almotriptan

Ergotamine

Chlorpheniramine

Moderate

Codeine

Mild

Aspirin

Paracetamol

Parlodel Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Parlodel unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angina
Arrhythmia
High Blood Pressure
Heart Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Depression

Frequently asked Questions about Parlodel

Is this Parlodel habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Parlodel is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Parlodel does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Parlodel only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Parlodel is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Parlodel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Parlodel

There is no information on the effects of taking Parlodel with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Parlodel

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Parlodel .

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Parlodel

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Parlodel with cabergoline?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, you can take Parlodel along with cabergoline only on your doctor's advice because they belong to the same class of drug (dopamine receptor agonists) and taking these two drugs together at the same time might increase the side effects of each other.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Parlodel stop breast milk?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Parlodel stops breast milk. It is used in the treatment of galactorrhea (nipple discharge) which is caused by hyperprolactinemia. Parlodel stops the breast milk by lowering the levels of prolactin through preventing the synthesis and release of prolactin from prolactin-secreting cells in the pituitary gland.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Parlodel cause depression?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Parlodel causes depression. However, the exact cause of depression is not known. If you are experiencing insomnia, persistent feeling of sadness, loss of appetite, loss of interest in activities which are symptoms of depression then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Parlodel work?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Parlodel increase fertility?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Parlodel helps in increasing fertility in patients with hyperprolactinemia-associated dysfunction. It lowers the high levels of prolactin in the body which helps in correcting the hormonal imbalance, brings normal menses and ovulation.