What it is used for
- High prolactin levels and the problems they cause
- Prolactin-producing pituitary tumours
- Stopping breast milk production for medical reasons
- Menstrual disorders and some cases of female infertility
- Acromegaly
- Parkinson's disease
How it is used
- Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed; your doctor decides the dose
- Taking it with food may reduce nausea
- Use the vaginal suppository only if your doctor prescribed it that way
Before and while using it
- It may cause dizziness or a drop in blood pressure on standing; get up slowly
- It may cause drowsiness; avoid driving if affected
- Tell your doctor about any heart disease or blood pressure problems
- Tell your doctor straight away if you become pregnant during treatment
- Tell your doctor about other medicines you take
Get medical help straight away if
- Your face, lips or tongue swell, or you find it hard to breathe.
- You get a severe rash, blistering or peeling skin.
- A side effect worries you or doesn’t go away: contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Questions about this medicine?
Talk to a doctor by video, or send your question by text.
Source: National drug formulary 2024, page 197
This guide is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without asking them, and always read the leaflet in the pack.