Cabaser (Cabergoline)

Do’s

• Take Cabaser exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. This includes the dosage, frequency (how often you take it), and duration of treatment.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.
• Take Cabaser with or without food.
• See your healthcare provider regularly for monitoring and to discuss your treatment plan.
• Tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including allergies, and any medications you are taking, including over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
• Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant while taking Cabaser. This medication can harm an unborn baby.
• Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking Cabaser.

Don'ts

• Do not take Cabaser if you are allergic to cabergoline or any of the ingredients in the tablet.
• Do not exceed the recommended dosage of Cabaser.
• Do not stop taking Cabaser without talking to your healthcare provider first.
• Do not operate machinery or drive until you know how Cabaser affects you. This medication can cause dizziness or drowsiness.
• Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking Cabaser, as it can increase the medication's levels in your body.

Common Side Effects:

• Unusual sleepiness
• Abnormal movements
• Increased sweating
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Lower stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Headache
• Weakness
• Excessive tiredness
• Leg cramps
• Back pain
• Unusual hair loss or thinning
• Aggressive behavior
• Changes in behavior

Serious Side Effects:

• Lung damage such as pleural effusion, inflammation, pleural and pulmonary fibrosis
• Cough that doesn't go away
• Mental/mood changes (such as nervousness)
• Unusual strong urges (such as increased gambling, and increased sexual urges)
• Vision changes
• Painful menses
• Breast pain
• Symptoms of heart failure (such as shortness of breath, swelling ankles/feet, unusual tiredness, unusual/sudden weight gain)
• Allergic reaction (rare) - rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing

This is not an exhaustive list, and other side effects may occur. If you experience any unusual or severe side effects while taking Cabaser, contact your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Inform your healthcare provider if you are allergic to cabergoline or any ingredients in cabaser medication.

Medical History (Discuss with your healthcare provider if you have):

• Heart problems (history of heart valve disease or heart failure)
• Mental health history (history of severe mental illness or psychosis)
• Liver problems
• Pregnancy or plan to become pregnant (Cabaser can harm an unborn baby)
• Breastfeeding (Cabaser can pass into breast milk)

Cabaser may increase your risk of fainting, especially when standing up quickly. Be cautious and avoid activities that could be dangerous if you faint.

Cabaser may make you more sensitive to sunlight. Avoid excessive sun exposure and wear protective clothing and sunscreen.

Cabaser can interact with other medications. Inform your healthcare provider about all medications you take (prescription, over-the-counter, herbal remedies) before starting cabaser.

Avoid cabergoline if you have galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

The effects of alcohol on cabergoline's tolerability are unknown. Consult your healthcare provider about alcohol consumption while using cabergoline.

Cabergoline may be used with caution in people with moderate or severe kidney disease.

Use is not studied in end-stage renal failure or people on hemodialysis. Consult your healthcare provider for safe use in these cases. Lower cabergoline doses might be needed for people with severe liver problems. Inform your healthcare provider about your liver function.

Cabergoline may cause dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when standing up quickly. Be cautious and avoid activities that could be dangerous if you faint.

Cabergoline may interact with other medications. Inform your healthcare provider about all medications you take before starting cabergoline.