BROMOCRIPTINE (CYCLOSET)

(BROE moe KRIP teen) Brand: Cycloset

What is the most significant information I must know about Cycloset?

• This medicine manual provides information about the Cycloset brand of bromocriptine. Parlodel is other brand of bromocriptine that is not covered in this medicine guide.

• You must not use Cycloset if you are breast-feeding, if you have migraine headaches that reason you to faint, or if you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (Call your doctor for treatment with insulin).

• You must not breast-feed a child while taking bromocriptine.

• Speak your doctor right away if you become pregnant while taking bromocriptine.

What is bromocriptine (Cycloset)?

• This medicine manual provides information about the Cycloset brand of bromocriptine. Parlodel is other brand of bromocriptine that is not covered in this medicine guide.

• The Cycloset brand of bromocriptine is used together with diet and exercice to treat type 2 diabetes. Cycloset is not for treating type 1 diabetes.

• Bromocriptine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking Cycloset?

• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to bromocriptine or to an ergot medication (Ergomar, Cafergot, Migergot, D.H.E. 45, Migranal, Methergine).

• You must not use Cycloset if:

· you are breast-feeding;

· you have migraine headaches that reason you to faint; or

· you are in a state of diabetic ketoacidosis (Call your doctor for treatment with insulin).

• Bromocriptine may contain lactose. Till taking Cycloset, speak your doctor if you have a hereditary form of galactose intolerance, severe lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

• To create certain you can safely take bromocriptine, speak your doctor if you have any of these another conditions:

· tall or low blood pressure, heart malady, or a history of heart attack;

· liver or kidney disease;

· a tumor of the pituitary gland;

· a stomach ulcer or history of stomach or intestinal bleeding; or

· a history of mental diseases or psychosis.

• FDA pregnancy category B. Bromocriptine is not expected to harm an unborn child. However, a pituitary tumor in the mother can expand during pregnancy. Tall blood pressure can also occur during pregnancy and bromocriptine could be dangerous if taken by a pregnant woman with tall blood pressure. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

• Bromocriptine lowers the hormone needed to manufacture breast milk. Do not breast-feed a child while taking bromocriptine.

How must I take Cycloset?

• Take exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not take in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your doze to create certain you get the excellent results.

• Cycloset is generally taken every morning with food, within 2 hours after you wake up.

• Your blood sugar will need to be checked often, and you may need another blood trials at your doctor's office. Visit your doctor regularly.

• Know the signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) and how to recognize them: headache, famine, weakness, sweating, tremors, irritability, or trouble concentrating.

• Always hold a source of sugar accessible in case you have symptoms of low blood sugar. Sugar sources include orange juice, glucose gel, candy, or milk. If you have severe hypoglycemia and can't ate or drink, use an injection of glucagon. Your doctor can give you a prescription for a glucagon abnormal injection kit and speak you how to give the injection. Be certain your family and close friends know how to help you in an emergency.

• Also watch for signs of blood sugar that is too tall (hyperglycemia). These symptoms include heighten thirst, heighten urination, famine, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness, dry skin, blurred vision, and weight loss.

• Check your blood sugar carefully during a time of stress or diseases, if you travel, exercice more than normal, drink alcohol, or skip meals. These things can affect your glucose levels and your doze needs may also change.

• Your doctor may want you to stop taking Cycloset for a short time if you become ill, have a fever or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical abnormal.

• Ask your doctor how to adjust your Cycloset doze if needed. Do not change your medicine doze or schedule without your doctor's advice.

• Cycloset is only part of a complete program of treatment that may also include diet, exercice, and testing your blood sugar. Follow your diet, medicine, and exercice routines very closely. Changing any of these factors can affect your blood sugar levels.

• Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Skip the missed Cycloset doze if you have not taken it within 2 hours after waking up in the morning. Wait before the following morning to take your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, constipation, sweating, pale skin, dizziness, drowsiness, yawning, confusion, hallucinations, and fainting.

What must I avoid while taking Cycloset?

• If you use any ergot medication to treat migraine headaches, such as ergotamine (Ergomar, Cafergot, Migergot), dihydroergotamine (D.H.E. 45, Migranal), or methylergonovine (Methergine): Avoid using the ergot medication within 6 hours till or after you have taken Cycloset.

• Bromocriptine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

What are the possible side effects of Cycloset?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

· vision problems, constant runny nose;

· chest pain, pain when you breathe, quick heart course, rapid breathing, feeling short of breath (especially when lying down);

· back pain, swelling in your ankles or foots, urinating smaller than normal or not at all;

· confusion, hallucinations, feeling like you might pass out;

· low blood sugar (headache, famine, weakness, sweating, tremors, irritability, trouble concentrating);

· muscle movements you can't control, loss of balance or coordination;

· bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds; or

· dangerously tall blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).

• Smaller serious side effects may include:

· dizziness, mild drowsiness, feeling weak or tired;

· mild headache;

· stuffy nose;

· upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation; or

· cool feeling or numbness in your fingers.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect Cycloset?

• Much another drugs can interact with bromocriptine. Adown is just a partial list. Speak your doctor if you are using:

· an antidepressant, a sedative or narcotic medicine, medicines to treat psychiatric disorders;

· an antibiotic or antifungal medicine, anti-malaria drugs;

· asthma or allergy medication;

· cancer medication, medicines used to prevent organ transplant rejection;

· cholesterol-lowering drugs such as simvastatin (Zocor);

· an oral diabetes medication;

· heart or blood pressure medications, heart rhythm medication;

· HIV or AIDS medications;

· seizure medications;

· sildenafil (Viagra) and another erectile dysfunction medicines; or

· stomach acid reducers.

• This list is not complete and there are much another drugs that can interact with bromocriptine. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor. Hold a list of all your medicines and show it to any healthcare provider who treats you.

Where can I get more information?

• Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about bromocriptine (Cycloset).

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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