Parlodel is designed to treat a number of illnesses, including Parkinson’s disease, certain tumors, menstrual problems, and abnormal milk leakage. Parlodel can also treat overproduction of the growth hormone. Parlodel works by blocking a hormone from getting to the pituitary gland, and by stimulating parts of the brain and nervous system that affect Parkinson’s patients.
What are some important things I should know about Parlodel?
Parlodel should only be used after the patient, along with his or her doctor, weigh the possible benefits of the drug against the possible harmful side effects. Parlodel can cause serious injury or death, including heart attack, stroke and seizure. Parlodel should not be used for women who have nursing babies or women who just had a baby, or people who have a mental illness or history of mental illness. Parlodel also should not be used for people with untreated high blood pressure.
- certain menstrual problems
- abnormal milk leakage
- infertility because of overproduction of prolactin
- Parkinson’s disease
- acromegaly, or overproduction of the growth hormone
- pituitary gland tumors
Parlodel is NOT for patients with untreated high blood pressure, allergies to the ingredients in Parlodel, or pregnant and nursing patients.
Parlodel can lead to high blood pressure, especially in women who have just had babies, which can lead to strokes, heart attack and seizures. Parlodel should not be used in women who have nursing babies as it stops them from producing milk. Parlodel can also make certain mental conditions worse, so tell your doctor if you have a history of depression or mental illness.
Signs of high blood pressure and the serious injuries it leads to, including allergic reactions, include:
- chest pain
- difficulty breathing
- irregular heartbeat
- fainting or dizziness
- severe headache
- vision problems, including blindness
- nausea
- constipation
- vomiting
- swelling of the face, mouth and tongue
- hives
- rash
- wheezing