Comparing Bromocriptine vs Sandostatin
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Prescribed for Hyperprolactinemia, Diabetes - Type 2, Acromegaly, Parkinson's Disease. May also be prescribed off label for Tardive Dyskinesia. |
Prescribed for Carcinoid Tumor, Acromegaly, Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide Tumor. Sandostatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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5.8
For Hyperprolactinemia: I've been taking bromocriptine since I was 18 I'm now 38. It has successfully reduced the size of my tumor and lowered my prolactin levels to a normal range. Any attempt to reduce or stop taking it causes the tumor to increase in size and as a result my prolactin rises. I have Raynauds and yes I would agree bromocriptine does make it slightly worse but it's manageable. I've had nausea but only if I've taken my dose on an empty stomach which I've learned to avoid. Overall I'm happy with this medication and have no issues taking it daily and experience only a few of the side effects none of which would make me stop taking it. |
8.0
For Carcinoid Tumor: I agree with the other review. This product has been a life saver for me. It has completely taken away my other symptoms. The only drawback for me is fatigue, but honestly I can live with it considering everything else that I am dealing with prior to taking this medication. For Carcinoid Tumor: This medicine has been a life saver for me, nothing else worked. In a couple of days I felt improvement - no uncontrollable diarrhea. |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: symptomatic hypotension. See the full bromocriptine side effects document. |
Common side effects include: cardiac conduction disorder, gallbladder sludge, and hyperglycemia. See the full Sandostatin side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all bromocriptine prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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| Cycloset, Parlodel | Other octreotide brands include: Bynfezia Pen, Mycapssa, Sandostatin LAR Depot | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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8 hours |
1.5 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 332 drugs are known to interact with bromocriptine:
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A total of 136 drugs are known to interact with Sandostatin:
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First Approval Date |
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June 28, 1978 |
October 21, 1988 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
For Hyperprolactinemia: I started to use bromocriptine on 13 May 2019 which was for hyperprolactinemia. Prescribed by doctor half for a tablet, before bedtime. Next day, I had fever and nasal blockage. I stopped than until fever had gone off. Experience fatigue, and occasional fever before bedtime. A little bit of constipation. Going to move to full tablet by week 4 of May 2019.