Cabergoline and Agranulocytosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Agranulocytosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Cabergoline (cabergoline), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Lioresal, and have Parkinson's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Agranulocytosis when taking Cabergoline. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 5,946 people who have side effects when taking Cabergoline from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cabergoline?

Cabergoline has active ingredients of cabergoline. It is often used in prolactinoma. eHealthMe is studying from 6,257 Cabergoline users. Check the latest studies of Cabergoline.

What is Agranulocytosis?

Agranulocytosis (a deficiency of granulocytes in the blood, causing increased vulnerability to infection) is found to be associated with 2,325 drugs and 3,597 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Agranulocytosis.

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On Aug, 26, 2026

5,946 people reported to have side effects when taking Cabergoline.
Among them, 32 people (0.54%) have Agranulocytosis.

Could Cabergoline cause Agranulocytosis?

Among these 32 people:

How long have people been on Cabergoline when they have Agranulocytosis? *

  • < 1 month: 33.33 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 33.33 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 33.33 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Agranulocytosis when taking Cabergoline? *

  • female: 64.52 %
  • male: 35.48 %

What is the age of people who have Agranulocytosis when taking Cabergoline? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 19.23 %
  • 40-49: 11.54 %
  • 50-59: 34.62 %
  • 60+: 34.62 %

What are other drugs people take besides Cabergoline? *

  1. Lioresal: 5 people, 15.62%
  2. Unasyn: 4 people, 12.50%
  3. Signifor Lar: 4 people, 12.50%
  4. Artane: 4 people, 12.50%
  5. Sucralfate: 3 people, 9.38%
  6. Allopurinol: 3 people, 9.38%
  7. Aricept: 3 people, 9.38%
  8. Pramipexole Dihydrochloride: 3 people, 9.38%
  9. Paxil: 3 people, 9.38%
  10. Carbidopa And Levodopa: 3 people, 9.38%

What are other side effects people have besides Agranulocytosis? *

  1. Fever: 6 people, 18.75%
  2. White Blood Cell Count Decreased: 5 people, 15.62%
  3. Thrombocytopenia (decrease of platelets in blood): 5 people, 15.62%
  4. Sepsis (a severe blood infection that can lead to organ failure and death): 5 people, 15.62%
  5. Leukopenia (less number of white blood cells in blood): 4 people, 12.50%
  6. Viral Infection: 4 people, 12.50%
  7. Urinary Tract Infection: 4 people, 12.50%
  8. Type 2 Diabetes: 4 people, 12.50%
  9. Back Pain: 4 people, 12.50%
  10. Diarrhea: 4 people, 12.50%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Parkinson's Disease: 8 people, 25.00%
  2. Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 15.62%
  3. Pneumonia Aspiration (bronchopneumonia that develops due to the entrance of foreign materials into the bronchial tree): 5 people, 15.62%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 12.50%
  5. Dementia (madness): 4 people, 12.50%
  6. Depression: 4 people, 12.50%
  7. Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 4 people, 12.50%
  8. Nervous System Disorder (a general class of medical conditions affecting the nervous system): 4 people, 12.50%
  9. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 3 people, 9.38%
  10. Growth Hormone Deficiency: 2 people, 6.25%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cabergoline (the active ingredients of Cabergoline) and Cabergoline (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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