Dostinex Alternatives Compared
Dostinex | Cabergoline | Bromocriptine |
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Dostinex (cabergoline) | Cabergoline | Bromocriptine |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hyperprolactinemia. Dostinex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hyperprolactinemia. cabergoline may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Hyperprolactinemia, Diabetes - Type 2, Acromegaly, Parkinson's Disease. May also be prescribed off label for Tardive Dyskinesia. |
Related suggestions Hyperprolactinemia
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More about Dostinex (cabergoline) | More about Cabergoline | More about Bromocriptine | ||||||||||||||||
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Dostinex has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 18 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Cabergoline has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 110 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
Bromocriptine has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 35 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: Dostinex side effects in more detail. |
See also: cabergoline side effects in more detail. |
Commonly reported side effects include:
See also: bromocriptine side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all cabergoline prices |
View all bromocriptine prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Cycloset, Parlodel | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
100 hours |
100 hours |
8 hours |
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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. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
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. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 143 drugs are known to interact with Dostinex:
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A total of 143 drugs are known to interact with cabergoline:
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A total of 432 drugs are known to interact with bromocriptine:
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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March 08, 2013 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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N/A |
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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.
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