cabergoline- Do not use this medication if you are allergic to cabergoline, or if you have
uncontrolled high blood pressure, pregnancy-related high blood pressure, or if you are allergic to
any type of ergot medicine such as ergotamine (Ergomar, Cafergot), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E.
45, Migranal Nasal Spray), ergonovine (Ergotrate), or methylergonovine (Methergine).
Before taking cabergoline, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have
liver disease, heart disease, or a breathing disorder.
Cabergoline is usually taken twice each week for at least 6 months. Do not take this
medication every day unless your doctor tells you to.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on
a regular basis to measure your prolactin levels. Your doctor may want to continue checking
your prolactin levels for several months after you stop taking cabergoline. Do not miss any
scheduled visits.
Tell your doctor if you are also taking metoclopramide (Reglan), blood pressure
medications, diuretics, or any medication to treat a psychiatric disorder.