Dostinex and Itching - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Itching is reported as a side effect among people who take Dostinex (cabergoline), especially for people who are male, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Synthroid, and have Acromegaly.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Itching when taking Dostinex. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,909 people who have side effects when taking Dostinex from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Dostinex?

Dostinex has active ingredients of cabergoline. It is often used in prolactinoma. eHealthMe is studying from 3,064 Dostinex users. Check the latest studies of Dostinex.

What is Itching?

Itching is found to be associated with 3,211 drugs and 4,538 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Itching.

eHealthMe: drug outcomes in the real world

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On Aug, 01, 2026

2,909 people reported to have side effects when taking Dostinex.
Among them, 88 people (3.03%) have Itching.

Among these 88 people:

How long have people been on Dostinex when they have Itching? *

What is the gender of people who have Itching when taking Dostinex? *

female: 38.82 %
male: 61.18 %

What is the age of people who have Itching when taking Dostinex? *

What are other drugs people take besides Dostinex? *

What are other side effects people have besides Itching? *

Rashes (redness): 65 people, 73.86%
Injection Site Pain: 57 people, 64.77%
Pain In Extremity: 54 people, 61.36%
High Blood Pressure: 51 people, 57.95%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 46 people, 52.27%
Movement Disorder (neurological syndromes where they may be excess of movement or a paucity of movement that is not connected to weakness): 43 people, 48.86%
Headache (pain in head): 43 people, 48.86%
Joint Pain: 42 people, 47.73%
Heart Rate Increased: 39 people, 44.32%
Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation): 37 people, 42.05%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acromegaly (body produces too much growth hormone, leading to excess growth of body tissues): 49 people, 55.68%
High Blood Pressure: 28 people, 31.82%
Carcinoid Tumor: 18 people, 20.45%
High Blood Cholesterol: 16 people, 18.18%
Adenoma Benign (non-cancerous tumour -secreting): 14 people, 15.91%
Pain: 9 people, 10.23%
Blood Pressure Abnormal: 9 people, 10.23%
Diabetes: 7 people, 7.95%
Thyroid Diseases: 6 people, 6.82%
Asthma: 5 people, 5.68%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Gürbüz F, Ya?c?-Küpeli B, K?r Y, Yüksel B, Zorludemir S, Gürbüz BB, Küpeli S, "The first report of cabergoline-induced immune hemolytic anemia in an adolescent with prolactinoma", Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2014 Jan .
Harris YT, Harris AZ, "Cabergoline associated with first episode mania", Psychosomatics, 2012 Jan .
Gürbüz F, Ya?c?-Küpeli B, K?r Y, Yüksel B, Zorludemir S, Gürbüz BB, Küpeli S, "The first report of cabergoline-induced immune hemolytic anemia in an adolescent with prolactinoma", Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2014 Jan .
Harris YT, Harris AZ, "Cabergoline associated with first episode mania", Psychosomatics, 2012 Jan .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cabergoline (the active ingredients of Dostinex) and Dostinex (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?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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