Trade Name(s):
Parlodel
Available
2.5 mg and 5 mg capsules
Dose
2.5 mg three to four times daily
Indications
Multiple uses, but in rheumatic disease patients, most often used in the treatment of mild lupus, reactive arthritis, and uveitis
Side Effects
Nausea, abdominal cramping, headache, dizziness, and fatigue are the most commonly reported side effects but if present are generally mild and well-tolerated
Monitoring
None recommended
Important Points to Know
This medication should be taken with meals to decrease stomach upset. Transferring from lying to sitting positions slowly will decrease potential dizziness or sudden changes in blood pressure that can occur with bromocriptine.