Bromocriptine and Dizziness: What Users Say

• mat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 23, 2019

For Hyperprolactinemia "I just started taking bromocriptine August 19, 2019, in the night, and on the 3rd day, August 21, 2019, I started feeling an awful nausea around 4 a.m. I couldn't sleep. When I woke up in the morning, I had no energy to walk or talk, I felt like I was dying. I also experienced dizziness, and I kept blocking out. My eyes were blurry, I had diarrhea, and my belly was bloated as well as belly pain. I had no appetite for food, and that was just in one day. I didn't want to work that day because of side effects. I skipped the pill for two days, and I am still experiencing loss of appetite and nausea. Last night I vomited twice, I couldn't consume any food whatsoever, and whatever I eat felt disgusting. I am wondering if I should discontinue use or contact my gynecologist."

• Anonymous
• January 25, 2012

Bromocriptine for Hyperprolactinemia "I have been taking this medication for 1 month, and prolactin levels dropped from over 3000 to 1500, still high though, and I only take 2.5 mg a day. Side effects are bad. I can't work due to dizziness and fatigue. Doctor wants to stop this medication and start with another because I can't, unfortunately, cope with it."

• Anonymous
• January 23, 2011

Bromocriptine for Hyperprolactinemia "My menstrual cycle also returned after just one month on Parlodel, however, the side effects of migraines, dizziness, and shifts between drowsiness and over-alertness were problematic. When my vision became distorted, unfortunately, I had to stop the medication."

• nar...
• February 10, 2012

Bromocriptine for Hyperprolactinemia "I have been taking Parlodel now for 2 months. At first, dizziness and headaches, then they passed. I have also noticed changes in my cycle, it has become more normal-28 days from 35/40 days. I now notice my ankles and feet swelling now after 2 months on Parlodel, but what is funny about it occurs during my cycle."

• Rac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 9, 2017

For Hyperprolactinemia "Just started bromocriptine 2.5 mg. Took the pill around 9:30 p.m. and was OK for an hour or so (mild cramping), went to sleep and woke up around 4 a.m. I could not see, my vision was completely distorted, the room was spinning, my legs and my arms felt like jello, and I swore I could smell and taste the pill. Scariest experience ever. Next day still have pounding headache and dizziness. Do not recommend this medication. Had better luck with the cabergoline (although health coverage doesn't cover it - you bet I'll be paying the monthly fee for no side effects)."

• Hus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2022

For Hyperprolactinemia "Started bromocriptine 3 weeks ago, with 1 tablet at bedtime to treat high prolactin. The first 3 days were mad, because I had side effects of headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and insomnia, afterwards, nothing out of the ordinary. I will be on it for 3 months, hoping to go for testing after 8 weeks on the drug."