Prescription
Dopamine agonist (hormone regulator)
Cabergoline
Last reviewed April 2026
Who is this for?
What is this drug?
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.
What is it used for?
High prolactin levels (hyperprolactinaemia)stopping breast milk production after delivery or stillbirthcertain types of pituitary gland tumours (prolactinomas)sometimes used in Parkinson's disease
Prescription Required
A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.