Parlodel

Hyperprolactinemia, Acromegaly, Type 2 Diabetes + 2 more

Treatment

7 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Parlodel

What is Parlodel

Bromocriptine

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Bromocriptine mesylate is a medication used to treat the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. It also helps to reduce the production of the hormone prolactin, which makes it useful for treating conditions related to high prolactin levels. In some cases, bromocriptine can also reduce the amount of growth hormone being produced. However, this drug can cause side effects such as pulmonary fibrosis.

Parlodel

is the brand name

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Parlodel Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Parlodel

Bromocriptine

1978

25

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Bromocriptine, commonly known as Parlodel, is approved by the FDA for 7 uses like Parkinson's Disease (PD) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus .

Parkinson's Disease (PD)

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Helps manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Hyperprolactinemia

Helps manage Hyperprolactinemia

Hyperprolactinemia

Helps manage Hyperprolactinemia

Type 2 Diabetes

Helps manage Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Parkinson's Disease

Acromegaly

Helps manage Acromegaly

Effectiveness

How Parlodel Affects Patients

Bromocriptine affects the dopamine receptors in the brain, which help control movement, balance, and walking. It can improve symptoms of movement disorders, but high doses can cause hallucinations and delusions. It also decreases the hormone prolactin, which is associated with some disorders. Side effects may include pulmonary fibrosis.

How Parlodel works in the body

The dopamine D2 receptor is a type of molecule that sits on the outside of cells. When it's activated, it has a few effects. First, it decreases the amount of certain substances that move into cells. This can decrease the amount of calcium inside the cell, which affects how cells communicate with each other. It also decreases the activity of some proteins that help cells communicate. Finally, it increases the release of a hormone from the pituitary gland, which may help improve coordination in people with movement disorders.

When to interrupt dosage

The recommended dosage of Parlodel is contingent upon the determined condition, such as Hyperprolactinemia, Acromegaly and Parkinson's Disease. The amount of dose varies, according to the delivery technique (e.g. Oral or Capsule) listed in the table hereunder.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

2.5 mg, , 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg

, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral

Hyperprolactinemia

2.5 mg, , 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg

, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral

Acromegaly

2.5 mg, , 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg

, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral

Type 2 Diabetes

2.5 mg, , 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg

, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral

Parkinson's Disease

2.5 mg, , 5.0 mg, 0.8 mg

, Oral, Tablet - Oral, Tablet, Capsule, Capsule - Oral, Capsule, gelatin coated, Capsule, gelatin coated - Oral

Warnings

Parlodel Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Acromegaly, Prolactinoma, Parkinson's Disease

Do Not Combine

Hypertensive disease

Do Not Combine

Coronary Artery Disease

Do Not Combine

Heart Disease

Do Not Combine

treatment withdrawal during pregnancy

Do Not Combine

Pulse Frequency

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Parlodel.

Common Parlodel Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine

Major

Bromocriptine may increase the hypertensive and vasoconstricting activities of 4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine.

4-Methoxyamphetamine

Major

Bromocriptine may increase the hypertensive and vasoconstricting activities of 4-Methoxyamphetamine.

5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine

Major

Bromocriptine may increase the vasoconstricting activities of 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine.

Abediterol

Major

Bromocriptine may increase the hypertensive and vasoconstricting activities of Abediterol.

Acepromazine

Major

Bromocriptine may increase the orthostatic hypotensive, hypotensive, and antihypertensive activities of Acepromazine.

Parlodel Toxicity & Overdose Risk

Overdosing on Metoprolol can lead to nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness, abdominal pain, stuffy nose, diarrhea, and low blood pressure. Nausea, headaches, dizziness, constipation, and other milder symptoms may also occur.

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Parlodel Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Parlodel?

Presently, there are 217 active studies assessing the suitability of Parlodel for use in the treatment of Acromegaly, Hyperprolactinemia and Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS).

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Parkinson's Disease

39 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 4, Phase 2, Phase 3, Early Phase 1

Acromegaly

6 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 1

Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome

0 Actively Recruiting

Hyperprolactinemia

0 Actively Recruiting

Type 2 Diabetes

167 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Parlodel Reviews: What are patients saying about Parlodel?

5

Patient Review

4/23/2016

Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland

I was diagnosed with a prolactinoma, and my doctor put me on this medication. My prolactin levels dropped from 70 to 13 in just a few weeks, and I'm feeling great! There were some side effects at first (drowsiness and nausea), but they've mostly gone away now.

5

Patient Review

3/4/2020

Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland

Bromocriptine has been working great for me over the long term. Within a few weeks, my prolactin levels had decreased significantly. The only downside is that I occasionally get headaches and restless sleep.

4

Patient Review

7/4/2011

Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland

Since taking bromocriptine, I have experienced decreased weight and improved menstrual regularity. Additionally, my prolactin levels were very high when I first started the medication (79), but have since lowered to a more normal range.

4

Patient Review

7/3/2016

Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland

This medication was great. I started with 2.5mg at 277 prolactin levels and, after one month on the medication and one week off, my prolactin decreased to 219. The doctor recommended 5mg, but the side effects were severe headaches and numbness on the right side of face. I'm waiting on another round of prolactin level results in a week.

3.7

Patient Review

5/1/2012

Parlodel for Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood

The first time I took this medication, I experienced a lot of nausea. I was also very dizzy and could barely get out of bed for the first few days. When the doctor increased the dosage, I had the same effects.

3.3

Patient Review

5/13/2010

Parlodel for Absence of Menstrual Periods

I found that if I took less than the recommended dosage, I didn't experience any negative side effects.

3.3

Patient Review

6/11/2011

Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland

I became very dizzy at night after taking this medication, to the point where I was running into walls and falling down. Be extra careful if you take this at night. It has helped with my sweating during the day and hopefully will shrink the tumors.

3

Patient Review

4/13/2014

Parlodel for Increased Size of Hands, Feet and Face

I've been struggling with acromegaly and a macro-adenoma since 2007. My growth hormone levels are currently at 120. As a result, I'm overweight and my hands, feet, and lower jaw have all increased in size. I'm wondering if this medication will be helpful for me.

3

Patient Review

1/19/2021

Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland

I've been taking bromocriptine for a little over two years, and I was switched to this brand about two weeks ago. Since then, I've had really bad constipation. I'm going back to the old stuff.

2.3

Patient Review

1/29/2021

Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland

Though this drug did lower my serum prolactin levels, the side effects were not worth it. I suffered from severe congestion, lightheadedness, nausea, and hair loss while taking this medication. I've been off of it for over a year now and still experience alopecia and congestion occasionally.

1

Patient Review

1/23/2011

Parlodel for Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood

I had to stop taking this medication three different times because every time I took it, I woke up early with a severe migraine. My doctor says it couldn't be the medication, but after doing some research online, I've found that many other people have had similar experiences.

1

Patient Review

5/7/2018

Parlodel for Prolactin Excreting Tumor of the Pituitary Gland

I'm extremely ill while taking this medication. My prolactin levels were 444.10. I'm on my second round of this drug, and the side effects are really severe. I hope they stop soon.

1

Patient Review

7/25/2016

Parlodel for Increased Levels of Prolactin in the Blood

Sadly, this didn't work for me. On top of that, the side effects were incredibly unpleasant. For two weeks straight I had headaches and my blood pressure was through the roof.
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Patient Q&A Section about parlodel

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is Parlodel a fertility drug?

"Parlodel is a medication used to lower prolactin levels. High prolactin levels can cause irregular or absent periods, and fertility problems."

Answered by AI

How many days should I take Parlodel?

"To prevent breast milk production, Parlodel is taken twice daily for 2 weeks. Sometimes milk production will start again 2 or 3 days after the medicine is finished, but a further 1 week course of Parlodel will usually bring this under control."

Answered by AI

What is the side effect of Parlodel?

"You may experience some side effects while taking this medication, such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, tiredness, constipation or headache. If you experience any of these side effects for an extended period of time, be sure to speak to your doctor or pharmacist."

Answered by AI

Can Parlodel be used to treat hormonal imbalance?

"Parlodel is used to treat hyperprolactinemia, which is caused by an imbalance of hormones in the body that results in too much prolactin in the blood."

Answered by AI

Clinical Trials for Parlodel

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Saskatoon Berries for Type 2 Diabetes

18 - 74
All Sexes
Winnipeg, Canada

Diabetes becomes epidemic in worldwide countries. Diabetes Canada indicated that 30% of adults in Manitoba are diabetes or prediabetes. Nine out of ten diabetic patients are type 2 diabetes (T2D). T2D is characterized by insulin resistance and obesity. Uncontrolled diabetes leads to serious consequences including heart attack, stroke, chronic renal failure, liver failure, blindness and low limb amputation. Most of hypoglycemic medications have certain side effects. Natural foods or nutraceuticals with hypoglycemic potential are expected to provide a safer management for diabetic patients. Saskatoon berry is a popular fruit in Canadian Prairie and Northern states in USA. Our previous studies demonstrated Saskatoon berry (SB) powder attenuated hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, insulin resistance, inflammation, liver steatosis and gut dysbiosis in diet-induced insulin resistant mice, a model for T2D. The findings of the glucose and lipid lowering or liver protective effects of SB powder have been supported by another group in Australia in high fat fed rats. Our preliminary studies in 20 healthy subjects demonstrated that dried whole SB (40 g/day for 10 weeks) significantly reduced fasting plasma glucose, total and LDL-cholesterol, systolic blood pressure, and increased plasma glucagon-like peptide compared to baseline, which was associated with increased intake of total fiber and decreased intake of saturated fat. The changes in metabolic and vascular variables significantly correlated with the alterations in gut microbiota The combination of findings suggest that SB is good candidate of prebiotic functional food as a supplemental remedy for reducing the risk for metabolic syndrome and preventing or managing T2D. The effect of Saskatoon berry and its products on metabolic disorders have not been studied in diabetic subjects. We propose to examine the effects of oral administration of freeze-dried whole SB on glucose metabolism, insulin resistance and gut microbiota in untreated prediabetes and new type 2 diabetic patients compared to a control dried fruit in a randomized controlled trial.

Waitlist Available
Dietary Supplement

Faculty of Health Sciences

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[18F]MK-0947 for Parkinson's Disease

18 - 80
All Sexes
New Haven, CT

This clinical study is being conducted to learn more about a new imaging drug called \[18F\]MK-0947, which is designed to help doctors see changes in the brain related to Parkinson's disease (PD). PD is a condition that affects movement, balance, and thinking. The drug works with a type of scan called PET (Positron Emission Tomography) to show areas of the brain where a protein called α-synuclein builds up. This buildup is linked to PD and other brain disorders. The main goal of this study is to find out if \[18F\]MK-0947 is safe for people and if it works well to show α-synuclein in the brain. The study will also look at how the drug moves through the body and how much radiation it gives off. Researchers hope this information will help develop better tools for diagnosing PD and tracking how it changes over time. Who can join? Adults who have PD or who are healthy may be able to take part. Participants will have screening tests to make sure they qualify. What does participation involve? People in the study will have PET scans, blood tests, and other safety checks. Some participants will also have an MRI scan. The study is divided into two parts: Part 1 looks at how the drug works in the brain of PD patients and healthy elderly participants, and Part 2 measures radiation levels in healthy participants. Why is this important? There is currently no cure for PD, and better imaging tools could help researchers develop new treatments. By joining this study, participants will help advance research that may improve care for people with PD and similar conditions in the future.

Phase < 1
Recruiting

Invicro (dba Perceptive)

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

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CX11 for Type 2 Diabetes

18 - 75
All Sexes
Birmingham, AL

This study is testing whether a new medication called CX11 works and is safe for participants with type 2 diabetes who have not reached good blood sugar control while taking a steady dose of metformin, with or without a steady dose of an SGLT2 inhibitor, for at least 90 days. The study is being done at multiple medical centers. Participants are assigned by chance (randomized) to different groups, and neither the participants nor the study staff know which group they're in (double-blind). The groups are compared side by side (parallel), and some participants will receive inactive pills (placebo) to help measure the true effect of the study drug. After screening, participants will be randomly placed into one of six groups, with equal chances of being in any group. Each group will receive a different dose of CX11 or a placebo. Treatment will last 24 weeks. After that, all participants will have a 2-week follow-up period to check on safety.

Phase 2
Waitlist Available

Central Research Associates - Flourish - PPDS (+29 Sites)

Corxel Pharmaceuticals

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Adaptive Dietary Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes

18+
All Sexes
New York, NY

The investigators will examine the feasibility, acceptability, and effect of an adaptive dietary intervention over 24 weeks (12-week intervention, 12-week follow-up) among Asian Americans with Type 2 diabetes. Participants (N=120; 60 Chinese Americans and 60 Vietnamese Americans) will be 2:1 randomized to one of two arms: adaptive dietary intervention or standard of care (SC). The intervention will begin with continued glucose monitoring (CGM) use only during weeks 0-4. At week 4, participants who achieve the glycemic control goal (at least an 8% increase in time in range \[TIR\] from baseline) will continue with the CGM alone during weeks 4-12 ("CGM Alone"); otherwise, culturally and linguistically adapted glucose excursion minimization (GEM) will be augmented with CGM ("CGM-GEM").

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

NYU Langone Health

Yaguang Zheng, PhD, RN

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MetSense Risk Flag for Type 2 Diabetes

18+
All Sexes
Pleasanton, CA

People with serious mental illness have high risk for type 2 diabetes due to multiple risk factors, including the metabolic side effects of psychotropic medications that are used to treat these conditions. Type 2 diabetes is preventable through lifestyle and pharmacological interventions, but many people with serious mental illness do not receive regular screening for type 2 diabetes risk. In many health care settings, clinical pharmacists are increasingly managing patients with serious mental illness and have expertise in monitoring the metabolic side effects of psychotropic medications. This study evaluates the feasibility and acceptability of using a diabetes prediction model that is based on electronic health record data (the MetSense risk flag) to alert clinical pharmacists about patients who are at high diabetes risk, prompting these clinicians to prioritize diabetes risk management services.

Waitlist Available
Has No Placebo

KPNC Division of Research

Esti Iturralde, PhD

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