What is Quinagolide?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Norprolac
Quinagolide is a hyperprolactinemia agent, dopamine (D2) agonist. It is used for the treatment of hyperprolactinemia.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prolactinoma | 2 | 2 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 1 | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Quinagolide
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 1 | |
| Hypersexuality | 1 | |
| Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Quinagolide
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Quinagolide
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 2 years | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Quinagolide after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Testosterone (Testosterone Cypionate) | 1 |
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