Therapy with bromocriptine is associated with a small degree of weight loss and is not associated with increased rates of hypoglycemia or weight gain. Bromocriptine also causes mild decreases in blood pressure by 3 to 7 mmHg systolic,8,30,37 which may be helpful as the majority of diabetes patients are hypertensive.
What medications cause weight loss as a side effect?
Fluoxetine - antidepressant. Galantamine and Rivastigmine - used to treat dementia in conditions such as Alzheimer's disease.
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Anti-infective drugs:
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Anti-infective drugs:
- Antibacterial - Metronidazole.
- Antifungals - Amphotericin B.
- Antimalarials - Atovaquone, Pyrimethamine.
- Antiretrovirals - Didanosine, Zalcitabine.
- Anti-TB - Ethionamide.
How long does it take for bromocriptine to start working?
Following oral administration, BROMOCRIPTINE (bromocriptine) is rapidly and well absorbed. Peak plasma levels are reached within 1-3 hours.
