Dopamine agonist (hormone regulator)
Last reviewed July 2026
Who is this for?
Cabergoline is a medicine that works by reducing the level of a hormone called prolactin in your body. It mimics the action of dopamine, a natural brain chemical, to tell your body to stop producing too much prolactin.
Binds to dopamine D2 receptors on lactotroph cells in the anterior pituitary gland, directly inhibiting prolactin synthesis and secretion while suppressing tumour cell proliferation in prolactinomas. This dopaminergic stimulation also restores dopamine-mediated inhibition of prolactin release, normalising the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis.
High prolactin levels (hyperprolactinaemia), stopping breast milk production after delivery or stillbirth, certain types of pituitary gland tumours (prolactinomas), sometimes used in Parkinson's disease
Prescription Required
You need a doctor's prescription to buy this drug.
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If you miss your weekly dose and remember within a day or two, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue as normal. Do not take a double dose to make up for it.
Only buy Gostinex or cabergoline from licensed pharmacies, as avoid roadside or market sellers since fake versions are common and dangerous. This is a prescription-only medicine, so do not share it with anyone else even if they have similar symptoms. Attend all follow-up appointments as your doctor will need to monitor your prolactin levels and check your heart regularly.
Avoid using cabergoline with medicines for mental health conditions like haloperidol or chlorpromazine, as they work against each other. Blood pressure medicines can increase the dizziness effect, so your doctor needs to know if you take any. Avoid alcohol as it can worsen dizziness and nausea.
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Is it safe to take Cabergoline with your other drugs?
Cabergoline is not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Stop taking it at least one month before trying to conceive, and consult your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while on it.
Store at room temperature, below 30°C. Keep it in the original pack away from direct sunlight and moisture, as Nigerian heat and humidity can spoil it. Store well out of reach of children.
For information only: not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.
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Counterfeit Drug Warning
Fake drugs are a serious problem in Nigeria. Always buy from a registered pharmacy. If the packaging looks different from what is described above, do not use it.