Cabergoline (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
• Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
• Chills
• Cold sweats
• Confusion
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from lying or sitting position
• Fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
• General feeling of discomfort or illness
• Rapid weight gain
• Swelling around the eyes
• Tingling of the hands or feet
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Unusual weight gain or loss

• Chest pain or tightness
• Continuing loss of appetite
• Continuing or severe abdominal or stomach pain
• Continuing or severe nausea and vomiting
• Cough
• Decreased ability to exercise
• Fever
• Increased frequency of urination
• Loss of appetite
• Lower abdominal or stomach pain
• Lower back pain
• Nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Trouble with breathing
• Vomiting
• Weakness

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

• Fainting
• Seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there
• Stuffy nose

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
• Dizziness
• Excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
• Full feeling
• Headache
• Lack or loss of strength
• Passing gas

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Acid or sour stomach
• Anxiety
• Belching
• Blemishes on the skin
• Breast pain
• Burning, itching, or stinging of the skin
• Changes in vision
• Cramps
• Depression
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty with moving
• Dry mouth or toothache
• Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• Feeling of warmth
• Gas
• Heartburn
• Heavy bleeding
• Indigestion
• Itching skin
• Joint pain
• Muscle aches and pains
• Muscle stiffness
• Pimples
• Redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
• Runny nose
• Sensation of spinning
• Shivering
• Sleeplessness
• Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Stomach discomfort or upset
• Sudden sweating
• Trouble with sleeping
• Unable to sleep
• Weight loss

• Bloody nose
• Difficulty in concentrating
• Increased in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
• Increased interest in sexual intercourse

• Attack, assault, or force
• Feeling that others are watching you or controlling your behavior
• Feeling that others can hear your thoughts
• Hair loss or thinning of the hair
• Pathological gambling
• Severe mood or mental changes
• Unusual behavior

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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