Parlodel Oral

Parlodel Oral Side Effects

Nausea, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Some people taking bromocriptine have reported falling asleep suddenly during their usual daily activities (e.g., talking on the phone, driving). In some cases, sleep occurred without any feelings of drowsiness beforehand. Therefore, you should not drive or take part in other possibly dangerous activities until you are certain that this medication will not cause drowsiness or sudden sleep. If you experience increased sleepiness or fall asleep during the day, do not drive or take part in other possibly dangerous activities until you have discussed this effect with your doctor. Your risk is increased with use of alcohol or other medications that can make you drowsy.

You may also develop a sudden drop in blood pressure. This effect can cause dizziness, nausea, and fainting. A drop in blood pressure is more likely when you are first starting the medication, when your dose is increased, or when you get up suddenly. To lower your risk, get up slowly from a sitting or lying position.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• back pain
• cold/slightly blue fingers/toes
• mental/mood changes (e.g., depression, confusion, hallucinations, restlessness)
• trouble sleeping
• constant watery discharge from the nose
• stomach pain
• swelling of the legs/ankles/feet
• change in the amount of urine
• tingling/numbness of hands/feet

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

• difficult/painful breathing
• bloody/black/tarry stools
• chest pain
• fast/irregular/pounding heartbeat
• severe or persistent headache
• seizure
• slurred speech
• weakness on one side of the body
• vision problems (e.g., decreased/blurred vision)
• vomit that looks like coffee grounds

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