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Parlodel is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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Is the use of Parlodel safe for pregnant women?
Parlodel has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
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.
What is the effect of Parlodel on the Kidneys?
Parlodel rarely harms the kidneys.
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.
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.
Parlodel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Parlodel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Parlodel habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Parlodel is addictive.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Parlodel only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Parlodel is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
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.
Interaction between Alcohol and Parlodel
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Parlodel .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 176
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Parlodel® (bromocriptine mesylate)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Kripton (bromocriptine mesylate)
