Parlodel

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

drowsiness

heart or vessel disease

high or low blood pressure

history of heart attack

kidney disease

liver disease

mental illness

migraines with fainting

seizures

an unusual or allergic reaction to bromocriptine, ergot alkaloids, sulfites, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

pregnant or trying to get pregnant

breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take with food to prevent stomach upset. If you are taking Cycloset, take with food within 2 hours of waking in the morning. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on the advice of your doctor or health care professional.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. While this medicine may be prescribed for children as young as 11 years of age for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is less than four hours to your next dose, take only that dose and skip the missed dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

What may interact with this medicine?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

cocaine

dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergoloid mesylates, methysergide, or ergot-type medication

matinib

medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole and itraconazole

medicines for HIV infection like amprenavir, delavirdine, efavirenz, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir and saquinavir

medicines for migraine headache like almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, sumatriptan, zolmitriptan

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

aspirin and aspirin-like medicines

chloramphenicol

sometheptene

levodopa

medicines for high blood pressure

medicines for mental problems and psychotic disturbances

metoclopramide

phenylpropanolamine

probenecid

stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake

sulfa medicines

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medicine?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Ask your doctor or health care professional if you should check your blood pressure regularly, especially if you get severe headaches. Report changes in blood pressure if they occur. Contact your doctor or health care professional promptly if you develop an unusual or severe headache or have changes in your vision.
If you stop taking this medicine when it is being used for tumor treatment, the tumor may regrow quickly, and your original symptoms may return. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to.
You may get dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells, do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can make you more dizzy, and increase flushing and rapid heartbeats. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Dizziness is more common after the first dose. Take it before bedtime if possible and be careful getting out of bed.
If you find that you have sudden feelings of wanting to sleep during normal activities, like cooking, watching television, or while driving or riding in a car, you should contact your health care professional.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your doctor if the problem does not go away or is severe.
If you have diabetes, learn how to check your blood sugar. Learn the symptoms of low and high blood sugar and how to manage them.
If you have low blood sugar, eat or drink something that has sugar. Make sure others know to get medical help quickly if you have serious symptoms of low blood sugar, like if you become unconscious or have a seizure.
If you have diabetes, wear a medical identification bracelet or chain to say you have diabetes, and carry a card that lists all your medications.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

breathing problems

changes in vision

confusion or hallucinations

dizziness

fast heartbeat

feeling anxious

feeling faint or lightheaded, falls

ncreased hunger

rregular heartbeat

low blood pressure

numbness, tingling, or burning in hands or feet

runny nose

seizures

shakiness

spasm in fingers or toes, or unusual muscle movements

sweating

stomach pain

unusual bleeding, bruising

unusual or severe headache

unusually weak or tired

vomiting

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

diarrhea or constipation

loss of appetite

mild stomach cramps

nausea

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store below 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.