Cabergoline and Drowsiness: What Users Say

• cat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 13, 2020

For Hyperprolactinemia "It's been almost one year since discovering a pituitary microadenoma and starting the treatment with cabergoline, 1 mg/week. Haven't taken any blood tests since then to check on the prolactin levels, but next year will do so in order to establish if the tumor has shrunk or if I need to take the meds for another 1 to 3 years. My initial side effects were sleepiness, a stuffed nose, anxiety, and panic attacks. But it hasn't made changes in personality at all. No increased sexual drive (my boyfriend would've loved that), no urges to buy stuff, no depression or clouded thinking. Nowadays, I rarely get a stuffed nose and haven't had an anxiety attack in months. I believe that every person experiences this treatment differently, but don't be afraid to take it. For the majority, myself included, taking cabergoline is a good experience, the chances of you having a negative reaction to it are possible, but minimal. Take care, and I wish all of you good health and good luck in your endeavors."

• Dan...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 19, 2019

For Hyperprolactinemia "- Male - Diagnosed with macro prolactinoma - initial levels 315,000, which was extremely high, the tumor was pressing on my skull and optic nerves. - went on 1x2.5 mg once a week and gradually increased dosage to 2x5 mg twice a week - 8 months later, levels are down to 1,200. Side effects - first was mood swings, insomnia, extreme drowsiness. - after a month or so, I noticed I felt angry quite a bit and it has caused issues with friends and family. - after a few months, my testosterone levels increased and so did sexual urges and penis length. - after 6 months, I started getting anxiety attacks, which I haven’t had for over 10 years. So for me, the side effects are quite bad, but it’s working, so I will report back in a few months. It’s been very tough for me."

• Gin...
• December 23, 2015

For Hyperprolactinemia "I've been taking it for about two weeks now because I have a prolactinoma, and so far the side effects have been fatigue, extreme headache, and my ears pop a lot as if I'm on an airplane, flu-like symptoms, stuffy nose, drowsy, dizzy, but it's not that bad. Also, really bad stomach pain, so I usually take it before I sleep."

• nee...
• June 28, 2015

For Hyperprolactinemia "I just started 0.50 mg of cabergoline Friday to lower prolactin and a tumor on my pituitary gland. Saturday I felt so groggy, my body hurt like I had the flu, bloating, and drugged. It's Sunday, and I still feel weak with an upset stomach. I'm trying to be patient and work through side effects. Any advice to minimize side effects? I will be calling my endo in the morning."

• Dil...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 12, 2018

For Hyperprolactinemia "I'm a 23 y/o male with secondary hypogonadism caused by high prolactin levels. My initial prolactin was 3900 (47-405) and testosterone 1.6 (10-38). After being on this drug for 4 months, my prolactin dropped to 1045 and testosterone risen to 17.9. I'm taking 0.5 mg of cabergoline 3 times a week. Although my prolactin levels are not yet within the normal range, it has brought back my T levels from 1.6 to 17.9, which is amazing. Side effects are mild depression, headache, and drowsiness. I take it in the evening to prevent such bad effects of the drug."

• Les...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 22, 2020

For Hyperprolactinemia "I've been taking cabergoline for four months now, and surprisingly, the worst side effect I've experienced is constipation and drowsiness."

• sum...
• October 30, 2018

For Hyperprolactinemia "I have been using cabergoline for one month now, but day by day I'm gaining weight, feeling very tired, mild headache, sleeplessness."