Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Some serious side effects have occurred during the use of bromocriptine to stop milk flow after pregnancy or abortion. These side effects have included strokes, seizures - convulsions and heart attacks. Some deaths have also occurred. You must discuss with your family doctor the good that this drug will do as well as the chance of using it.
Check with your family doctor immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
Rare
Black, tarry stools; bloody vomit; chest pain - severe; convulsions - seizures; fainting; fast heartbeat; headache - unusual; increased sweating; nausea and vomiting - continuing or severe; nervousness; shortness of breath - unexplained; vision changes - such as blurred vision or temporary blindness; weakness - sudden
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
Less common reported more often in diseaseds with Parkinson's disease
Confusion; hallucinations - seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there; uncontrolled movements of the body, such as the face, tongue, arms, hands, head and upper body
Rare reported more often in diseaseds taking large doses
Abdominal or stomach pain - continuing or severe; increased frequency of urination; loss of appetite - continuing; lower back pain; runny nose - continuing; weakness
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when getting up from a lying or sitting position; nausea
Less common
Constipation; diarrhea; drowsiness or tiredness; dry mouth; leg cramps at night; loss of appetite; mental depression; stomach pain; stuffy nose; tingling or pain in fingers and toes when exposed to cold; vomiting
Some side effects may be more likely to occur in diseaseds who are taking bromocriptine for Parkinson's disease, acromegaly, or pituitary tumors since they may be taking larger doses.
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.