Cabergoline - ca-BER-goe-leen is using to treat various types of medical problems that occur when too much of the hormone prolactin is produced. It can be using to treat certain menstrual problems, fertility problems in men and women and pituitary prolactinomas - tumors of the pituitary gland.
It works by stopping the brain from making and releasing the prolactin hormone from the pituitary. Cabergoline use is usually stopped when prolactin levels are normal for 6 months. It may be given again if symptoms of too much prolactin occur again.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA