Dr. Srivastava, Sumit
Internal Medicine
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Hello doctor,
I am a 26 year old female. My periods were slightly irregular, so I checked in with a gynecologist who prescribed blood tests. My TSH, FSH and LH were at normal levels, but my prolactin was high at 72 ng/mL. I have been taking Domperidone prior to the test for 15 days. My doctor suggested that I should stop this for a month and he prescribed me 0.25 mg Cabergoline for a month (8 doses). I got stomach pain and my periods are more delayed than usual after taking this tablet, I took four doses. Should I complete the course or stop the tablets? Please guide.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com. Domperidone is known to increase prolactin secretion which is the cause of your delayed periods. Cabergoline does not increase prolactin secretions; rather it is prescribed to reduce hyperprolactinemia (increased prolactin levels). Your prolactin levels are moderately high and it will take some time to settle down with Cabergoline. Once your prolactin levels get normal, you will have your normal periods. So, I would suggest you to continue with Cabergoline.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Does Cabergoline have any side effect?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com. Cabergoline causes nausea, indigestion, vomiting and feeling of illness. Cabergoline medicine gets slowly eliminated from the body taking up to three days. Do not worry. You can take supportive treatment like antacids and avoid spicy diet.
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