Warnings


What may interact with Parlodel?

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

-ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-alcohol
-antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS
-aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
-certain antibiotics for infection like chloramphenicol, clarithromycin, erythromycin, sulfa antibiotics
-certain medicines for psychotic disturbances
-certain medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole and itraconazole
-certain medicines for migraine like almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan and sumatriptan
-certain medicines for Parkinson''s disease and related conditions like cabergoline, pramipexole, ropinirole
-grapefruit juice
-isometheptene
-metoclopramide
-phenylephrine
-pseudoephedrine
-probenecid
-rifampin
-St. John''s wort
-stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Parlodel?

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

-circulation problems in fingers and toes
-diabetes
-dementia
-heart disease
-high or low blood pressure
-liver disease
-mental illness
-migraines with fainting
-narcolepsy
-seizures
-sleep apnea
-stomach or intestine problems
-stroke
-an unusual or allergic reaction to bromocriptine, ergot alkaloids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Parlodel?

Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine. You may develop a severe reaction. Your health care provider will tell you how much medicine to take. If your health care provider wants you to stop the medicine, the dose may be slowly lowered over time to avoid any side effects.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
When taking this medicine, you may fall asleep without notice. You may be doing activities like driving a car, talking, or eating. You may not feel drowsy before it happens. Contact your health care provider right away if this happens to you.
There have been reports of increased sexual urges or other strong urges such as gambling while taking this medicine. If you experience any of these while taking this medicine, you should report this to your health care provider as soon as possible.
This medicine may affect blood sugar. Ask your health care provider if changes in diet or medicines are needed if you have diabetes.
Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your health care professional if the problem does not go away or is severe.
Check your skin for changes to moles or for new growths while taking this medicine. Call your health care provider if you notice any of these skin changes.
Women should inform their health care provider if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. Talk to your health care provider for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Get rid of any unused medicine after the expiration date.
To get rid of medicines that are no longer needed or have expired:

-Take the medicine to a medicine take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medicine, check the label or package insert to see if the medicine should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your health care provider. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medicine out of the container. Mix the medicine with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.