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Bromocriptine is used to treat amenorrhea, a condition in which the menstrual period does not occur; infertility (inability to get pregnant) in women; abnormal discharge of milk from the breast; hypogonadism; Parkinsons disease; and acromegaly, a condition in which too much growth hormone is in the body. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.  

How should this medicine be used ?

Bromocriptine comes as a capsule and tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken once or twice a day. It also may be taken several times a day to treat certain conditions. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take bromocriptine exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking bromocriptine suddenly without talking with your doctor. It could make your condition worse. If you are taking bromocriptine for amenorrhea, it usually takes 6-8 weeks for a menstrual period to occur. If you are taking bromocriptine to become pregnant, use a method of birth control other than oral contraceptives (birth control pills) until you have regular menstrual periods; then stop using birth control. If your menstrual period is 3 days late, call your doctor for a pregnancy test. Women who become pregnant while taking this medication should stop taking it and call their doctors immediately. If you do not wish to become pregnant, use a method of birth control other than oral contraceptives while taking bromocriptine.  

What special precautions i should follow ?

Before taking bromocriptine, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to bromocriptine, ergotamine, or any other drugs. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially erythromycin (E-Mycin); levodopa (Sinemet, Larodopa); medications for high blood pressure, migraine headaches, or depression; oral contraceptives; tranquilizers; and vitamins. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney, heart, or liver disease, a heart attack, angina (chest pain), mental illness, or circulation problems in your fingers in cold weather. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking bromocriptine, call your doctor. you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you. remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.  

What special dietary instructions should i follow ?

Bromocriptine may cause an upset stomach. Take bromocriptine with food or milk.  

What side effects can this medicine cause ?

Although side effects from bromocriptine are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: dizziness upset stomach headache fatigue vomiting constipation If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: swelling of the feet or ankles fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat confusion watery discharge from nose  

What storage conditions are needed for this medication ?

Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature, away from light and excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.  

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What should i do if i forget a dose ?

If you take bromocriptine several times a day, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it and take any remaining doses for that day at evenly spaced intervals. However, if you remember a missed dose when it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you take bromocriptine once a day at bedtime and do not remember it until the next morning, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.