Prolactinoma | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2020年5月28日—Nauseaandvomiting,nasalstuffiness,headache,anddrowsinessarecommonsideeffectsofthesemedications.However,thesesideeffects ...

Oral medications known as dopamine agonists are generally used to treat a prolactinoma. These drugs mimic the effects of dopamine — the brain chemical that controls how much prolactin is made. Dopamine agonists can decrease the production of prolactin and shrink the size of the tumor. Drugs can eliminate symptoms for most people with prolactinomas. However, youll generally need long-term treatment with drugs.

Commonly prescribed drugs include cabergoline and bromocriptine (Cycloset, Parlodel).

If a drug shrinks the tumor significantly and your prolactin level remains within the standard range for two years, you may be able to taper off the drug. Only taper off your drug with your health care providers guidance. Your provider monitors your prolactin levels during this process. Dont stop taking your drug without talking to your provider first.

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