Bromocriptine and Vomiting: 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."

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 8, 2015

Bromocriptine for Hyperprolactinemia "I've been taking this medication for two weeks now. At first, a half dose of the lowest dose of 2.5 mg. I've experienced side effects immediately. The most troublesome is the overall fatigue and extreme nausea. I just moved to a full dose of 2.5 mg last night. Today my nausea has increased horribly. Last night, extreme and violent vomiting. I'm sick to my stomach, weak, and some shortness of breath occurred last night and still remains. I noticed improvement in my symptoms in a few days, and now they seem a bit escalated for my breast milk reduced and now seem I'm producing more than ever. I also experienced blurred vision this morning in my peripheral vision. Not a fan of this medication. #feeling horrible"

• Mar...
• November 13, 2019

Bromocriptine for Hyperprolactinemia "My first day of Parlodel, I started the side effects, my mouth was dry, itchy, vomiting, insomnia, blocked nose, and back pain. I don't know if I should try one more day or just give up because I am still feeling sick."

• Nad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 16, 2020

For Hyperprolactinemia "I started bromocriptine this Saturday after 7 years of taking cabergoline and CyberKnife one year ago. My prolactin level increased after stopping cabergoline for 6 months due to the panic attacks I would get. I decided to start bromocriptine to see if it would be better. I went to church today, and I had to sit down as I felt that I was going to pass out. The words on the teleprompter got blurry. I had to leave church early, and I did not make it to the bathroom before I started to vomit. I am going to change it to bedtime to see how it works and take 1/2 of the 2.5 mg. Cabergoline gave me nausea until I found out that I have to take it in the am when I am feeling good and active. Thanks to all your feedback."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 23, 2022

Bromocriptine for Hyperprolactinemia "My prolactin level went very high after my ovarian cyst surgery. I was prescribed bromocriptine. For the very first time in years, I experienced the ovulation discharge. But the side effects were awful: confusion, anxiety, shakiness, headache, weight loss, nausea/vomiting. Could barely eat anything. Gave me high blood pressure and panic attacks. It's very effective, but they could work on the side effects."