Do not use Dostinex if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Dostinex or to ergot derivatives (e.g., ergotamine);
• you have uncontrolled high blood pressure;
• you are taking a butyrophenone (e.g., haloperidol), metoclopramide, a phenothiazine (e.g., chlorpromazine), or a thioxanthene (e.g., thiothixene).

• Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• If you suspect that you may be pregnant, contact your doctor so that a pregnancy test can be arranged.
• Dostinex should be used with extreme caution in children; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Dostinex while you are pregnant. It is not known if Dostinex is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Dostinex .

  Safety information

  Possible Side Effects
  
  

  Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome:

  • constipation; dizziness; headache; indigestion; nausea; tiredness or weakness; vomiting.
  Seek medical attention right away if any of these severe side effects occur:
  • severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); behavior changes (eg, aggression); chest pain; confusion; cough; depression; fainting; hallucinations; irregular heartbeat; mood or mental changes; shortness of breath; swelling of hands or feet; vision disturbances.
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  Dostinex is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.