Cabergoline interactions

Cabergoline (Dostinex), a dopamine agonist has 68 documented interactions across the FDA labels and fact sheets we index: 34 major, 21 moderate, 13 minor, and 0 where a label reports no significant interaction. Each entry below quotes the sentence behind it. This drug page is a starting point, not a verdict for your situation.

What Cabergoline looks like

All 8 versions
Cabergoline 0.5 mg tablet: white, oval, 7 mm, scored, imprinted C on one side and 5 on the other.
C / 5
0.5 mg · white · oval · 7 mm · scored
Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY
Cabergoline 0.5 mg tablet: white, oval, 7 mm, scored, imprinted P P 673.
P / P / 673
0.5 mg · white · oval · 7 mm · scored
Strides Pharma Science
Cabergoline 0.5 mg tablet: white, oval, 8 mm, scored, imprinted 0 5 5420.
0 / 5 / 5420
0.5 mg · white · oval · 8 mm · scored
Teva Pharmaceuticals
Cabergoline 0.5 mg tablet: white, oval, 8 mm, scored, imprinted c on one side and 05 on the other.
c / 05
0.5 mg · white · oval · 8 mm · scored
Somerset Therapeutics

Renderings from the FDA labels' product listings: color, shape, size, and imprint. 8 documented versions from 10 labelers.

Interactions from the label

Major interactions (34)

  • AlmotriptantriptanMajor

    Do not use almotriptan tablets within 24 hours of an ergotamine-containing, or ergot-type medication, or of another 5-HT 1 agonist, e.g., another triptan ( 4.5 , 4.6 ) (Almotriptan label, Contraindications)

  • AtazanavirantiretroviralMajor

    …Rifampin Antineoplastics Apalutamide, encorafenib, irinotecan, ivosidenib Antipsychotics Lurasidone (with ritonavir), pimozide Benzodiazepines Orally administered midazolam a , triazolam Ergot Derivatives Dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine GI Motility Agent Cisapride Hepatitis C Direct-Acting Antivirals Elbasvir/grazoprevir; glecaprevir/pibrentasvir… (Atazanavir label, Contraindications)

  • Bromocriptinedopamine agonistMajor

    Use of bromocriptine, another dopamine agonist for this unapproved use has been associated with cases of hypertension, stroke, myocardial infarction, seizures, and death. (Cabergoline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bupivacainelocal anestheticMajor

    Avoid use of MARCAINE WITH EPINEPHRINE concomitantly with ergot-type oxytocic drugs [see Drug Interactions (7.3)]. (Bupivacaine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Bupivacaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticMajor

    Avoid use of MARCAINE WITH EPINEPHRINE concomitantly with ergot-type oxytocic drugs [see Drug Interactions (7.3) ] . (Bupivacaine and epinephrine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Chloroprocainelocal anestheticMajor

    Vasopressors should not be used in the presence of ergot-type oxytocic drugs, since a severe persistent hypertension may occur. (Chloroprocaine label, Warnings)

  • Clarithromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    Ergot alkaloids (ergotamine or dihydroergotamine) ( 4.6 ) (Clarithromycin label, Contraindications)

  • DarunavirantiretroviralMajor

    Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist: alfuzosin Anti-gout: colchicine, in patients with renal and/or hepatic impairment Antimycobacterial: rifampin Antipsychotics: lurasidone, pimozide Cardiac Disorders: dronedarone, ivabradine, ranolazine Ergot derivatives, e.g. dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine Herbal product: St. (Darunavir label, Contraindications)

  • Darunavir and cobicistatantiretroviralMajor

    …antagonist: alfuzosin Anticonvulsants: carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin Anti-gout: colchicine, in patients with renal and/or hepatic impairment Antimycobacterial: rifampin Antipsychotics: lurasidone, pimozide Cardiac Disorders: dronedarone, ivabradine, ranolazine Ergot derivatives, e.g. dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine Herbal product: St. (Darunavir and cobicistat label, Contraindications)

  • EletriptantriptanMajor

    • Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-hydroxytryptamine 1 (5-HT 1 ) agonist, ergotamine-containing medication, or ergot-type medication such as dihydroergotamine (DHE) or methysergide [see Drug Interactions (7.1) ] . (Eletriptan label, Contraindications)

  • Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist: alfuzosin Anticonvulsants: carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin Antimycobacterial: rifampin Antipsychotics: lurasidone, pimozide Ergot Derivatives: dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine Herbal Products: St. (Elvitegravir, cobicistat, emtricitabine, and tenofovir label, Contraindications)

  • Erythromycinmacrolide antibioticMajor

    Erythromycin is contraindicated in patients taking terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, ergotamine, or dihydroergotamine (see PRECAUTIONS - Drug Interactions ). (Erythromycin label, Contraindications)

  • FosamprenavirantiretroviralMajor

    …coadministered with the following drugs: Alpha 1-adrenoreceptor antagonist: Alfuzosin Antiarrhythmics: Flecainide (with ritonavir ), propafenone (with ritonavir ) Antimycobacterial: Rifampin Antipsychotic: Lurasidone (with ritonavir ), pimozide Ergot derivatives: Dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine GI motility agent: Cisapride Herbal product: St. (Fosamprenavir label, Contraindications)

  • FrovatriptantriptanMajor

    Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-HT 1 agonist, an ergotamine containing or ergot-type medication such as dihydroergotamine (DHE) or methysergide [see Drug Interactions (7.1 , 7.2) ]. (Frovatriptan label, Contraindications)

  • Itraconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Antimigraine Drugs Ergot alkaloids (e.g., dihydroergotamine, ergotamine) Contraindicated during and 2 weeks after TOLSURA treatment. (Itraconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • Ketoconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Additionally, the following other drugs are contraindicated with ketoconazole tablets: methadone, disopyramide, dronedarone, ergot alkaloids such as dihydroergotamine, ergometrine, ergotamine, methylergometrine, irinotecan, lurasidone, oral midazolam, alprazolam, triazolam, felodipine, nisoldipine, ranolazine, tolvaptan, eplerenone, lovastatin, simvastatin and… (Ketoconazole label, Contraindications)

  • Lidocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticMajor

    Avoid use of FLAVALTA concomitantly with ergot-type oxytocic drugs [see Drug Interactions (7.3) ]. (Lidocaine and epinephrine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lopinavir and ritonavirantiretroviralMajor

    Alpha 1- Adrenoreceptor Antagonist: alfuzosin Antianginal: ranolazine Antiarrhythmic: dronedarone Anti-gout: colchicine Antipsychotics: lurasidone, pimozide Ergot Derivatives: dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine GI Motility Agent: cisapride Hepatitis C direct acting antiviral: elbasvir/grazoprevir HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors: lovastatin, simvastatin… (Lopinavir and ritonavir label, Contraindications)

  • Mepivacainelocal anestheticMajor

    Mepivacaine with epinephrine or other vasopressors should not be used concomitantly with ergot-type oxytocic drugs, because a severe persistent hypertension may occur. (Mepivacaine label, Warnings)

  • Metoclopramidedopamine antagonistMajor

    CABERGOLINE, a dopamine receptor agonist, is not recommended for concomitant use with D2-antagonists, such as phenothiazines, butyrophenones, thioxanthenes, or metoclopramide. (Cabergoline label, Drug interactions)

  • MifepristoneCYP3A4 inhibitorMajor

    …, 8.3 )] Patients taking drugs metabolized by CYP3A such as simvastatin, lovastatin, and CYP3A substrates with narrow therapeutic ranges, such as cyclosporine, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, fentanyl, pimozide, quinidine, sirolimus, and tacrolimus, due to an increased risk of adverse events. [See Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )]… (Mifepristone label, Contraindications)

  • NaratriptantriptanMajor

    …Ischemic bowel disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] Uncontrolled hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-HT 1 agonist, ergotamine-containing medication, ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide) [see Drug Interactions (7.1, 7.2)] Hypersensitivity to naratriptan tablets (angioedema… (Naratriptan label, Contraindications)

  • …[see Table 2 , Drug Interactions (7.3)] ) • Antipsychotics: lurasidone, pimozide • Benign prostatic hyperplasia agents: silodosin • Cardiovascular agents: eplerenone, ivabradine • Ergot derivatives: dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, methylergonovine • HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors: lovastatin, simvastatin (these drugs can be temporarily discontinued to allow PAXLOVID… (Nirmatrelvir and ritonavir label, Contraindications)

  • NitroglycerinnitrateMajor

    Therefore, patients receiving sublingual nitroglycerin should avoid ergotamine and related drugs or be monitored for symptoms of ergotism if this is not possible. (Nitroglycerin label, Drug interactions)

  • Posaconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    Use with Ergot Alkaloids Noxafil may increase the plasma concentrations of ergot alkaloids (ergotamine and dihydroergotamine) which may lead to ergotism [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ]. (Posaconazole label, Contraindications)

  • Pramipexoledopamine agonistMajor

    Use of bromocriptine, another dopamine agonist for this unapproved use has been associated with cases of hypertension, stroke, myocardial infarction, seizures, and death. (Cabergoline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • RitonavirantiretroviralMajor

    …INTERACTIONS LEADING TO POTENTIALLY SERIOUS AND/OR LIFE THREATENING REACTIONS Co-administration of NORVIR with several classes of drugs including sedative hypnotics, antiarrhythmics, or ergot alkaloid preparations may result in potentially serious and/or life-threatening adverse events due to possible effects of NORVIR on the hepatic metabolism of certain drugs. (Ritonavir label, Boxed warning)

  • RizatriptantriptanMajor

    Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-HT 1 agonist, ergotamine-containing medication, or ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide) [see Drug Interactions (7.2 and 7.3) ] . (Rizatriptan label, Contraindications)

  • Ropiniroledopamine agonistMajor

    Use of bromocriptine, another dopamine agonist for this unapproved use has been associated with cases of hypertension, stroke, myocardial infarction, seizures, and death. (Cabergoline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SumatriptantriptanMajor

    …Precautions (5.5)] • Ischemic bowel disease [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)] • Uncontrolled hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions (5.8)] • Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of ergotamine-containing medication, ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide), or another 5-hydroxytryptamine 1 (5-HT 1 ) agonist [see Drug Interactions (7.1,… (Sumatriptan label, Contraindications)

  • Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of ergotamine-containing medication, ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide), or another 5-hydroxytryptamine1 (5-HT1) agonist [see Drug Interactions (7)]. (Sumatriptan and naproxen label, Contraindications)

  • Tolcapone tablets is also contraindicated in patients with a history of nontraumatic rhabdomyolysis or hyperpyrexia and confusion possibly related to medication (see PRECAUTIONS: Events Reported With Dopaminergic Therapy ). (Tolcapone label, Contraindications)

  • Voriconazoleazole antifungalMajor

    …dependent on CYP3A4 for metabolism, and for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life‑threatening reactions [see Drug Interactions (7) ]: • Eplerenone • Ergot alkaloids (e.g., ergotamine, dihydroergotamine) • Finerenone • Ivabradine • Lurasidone • Naloxegol • Pimozide • Quinidine • Rifabutin [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] • Sirolimus… (Voriconazole label, Contraindications)

  • ZolmitriptantriptanMajor

    …bowel disease [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5 ) ] Uncontrolled hypertension [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.8 ) ] Recent use (i.e., within 24 hours) of another 5-HT 1 agonist, ergotamine-containing medication, or ergot-type medication (such as dihydroergotamine or methysergide) [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 , 7.3 ) ] Concurrent administration of a monoamine… (Zolmitriptan label, Contraindications)

Moderate interactions (21)

  • AmantadineanticholinergicModerate

    Patients can experience intense urges to gamble or to spend money, increased sexual urges, binge eating, and/or other intense urges, and the inability to control these urges while taking one or more drugs that increase central dopaminergic tone, including CABERGOLINE. (Cabergoline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • BupropionantidepressantModerate

    The risk of hypertension is increased if bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (XL) are used concomitantly with MAOIs or other drugs that increase dopaminergic or noradrenergic activity [see Contraindications (4)] . (Bupropion label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Carbidopa and levodopadopaminergic drugModerate

    Patients can experience intense urges to gamble or to spend money, increased sexual urges, binge eating, and/or other intense urges, and the inability to control these urges while taking one or more drugs that increase central dopaminergic tone, including CABERGOLINE. (Cabergoline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Carbidopa, levodopa, and entacaponedopaminergic drugModerate

    Patients can experience intense urges to gamble or to spend money, increased sexual urges, binge eating, and/or other intense urges, and the inability to control these urges while taking one or more drugs that increase central dopaminergic tone, including CABERGOLINE. (Cabergoline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Deferasiroxiron supplementModerate

    …by CYP3A4 (e.g., alfentanil, aprepitant, budesonide, buspirone, conivaptan, cyclosporine, darifenacin, darunavir, dasatinib, dihydroergotamine, dronedarone, eletriptan, eplerenone, ergotamine, everolimus, felodipine, fentanyl, hormonal contraceptive agents, indinavir, fluticasone, lopinavir, lovastatin, lurasidone, maraviroc, midazolam, nisoldipine, pimozide,… (Deferasirox label, Drug interactions)

  • DeutetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) A potentially fatal symptom complex sometimes referred to as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) has been reported in association with drugs that reduce dopaminergic transmission. (Deutetrabenazine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Dihydroergotamineergot alkaloidModerate

    Rarely, prolonged daily use of other ergot alkaloid drugs has been associated with cardiac valvular fibrosis. (Dihydroergotamine label, Warnings)

  • Levodopadopaminergic drugModerate

    Patients can experience intense urges to gamble or to spend money, increased sexual urges, binge eating, and/or other intense urges, and the inability to control these urges while taking one or more drugs that increase central dopaminergic tone, including CABERGOLINE. (Cabergoline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Lidocainelocal anestheticModerate

    Concurrent administration of vasopressor drugs (for the treatment of hypotension related to obstetric blocks) and ergot-type oxytocic drugs may cause severe, persistent hypertension or cerebrovascular accidents. (Lidocaine label, Drug interactions)

  • LinezolidantibioticModerate

    …hypertension, pheochromocytoma, thyrotoxicosis and/or patients taking any of the following types of medications: directly and indirectly acting sympathomimetic agents (e.g., pseudoephedrine), vasopressive agents (e.g., epinephrine, norepinephrine), dopaminergic agents (e.g., dopamine, dobutamine) [ see Drug Interactions (7) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. (Linezolid label, Warnings and precautions)

  • Methylergonovineergot alkaloidModerate

    Caution should be exercised when methylergonovine maleate is used concurrently with other vasoconstrictors, ergot alkaloids, or prostaglandins. (Methylergonovine label, Drug interactions)

  • Naltrexone and bupropionopioid antagonistModerate

    Dopaminergic Drugs (levodopa and amantadine): CNS toxicity can occur when used concomitantly with CONTRAVE. (Naltrexone and bupropion label, Drug interactions)

  • NevirapineantiretroviralModerate

    Ergot Alkaloids: Ergotamine Plasma concentrations may be decreased. (Nevirapine label, Drug interactions)

  • PalbociclibCYP3A4 inhibitorModerate

    The dose of the sensitive CYP3A substrate with a narrow therapeutic index (e.g., alfentanil, cyclosporine, dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, everolimus, fentanyl, pimozide, quinidine, sirolimus, and tacrolimus) may need to be reduced, as IBRANCE may increase its exposure [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . (Palbociclib label, Drug interactions)

  • PhenylephrinedecongestantModerate

    Agonistic Effects (increase in BIORPHEN blood pressure effect) can occur with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOI), oxytocin and oxytocic drugs, tricyclic antidepressants, angiotensin and aldosterone, atropine, steroids, norepinephrine transporter inhibitors, ergot alkaloids. (Phenylephrine label, Drug interactions)

  • PrimaquineantimalarialModerate

    CYP3A4 Substrates Refer to the Prescribing Information for a CYP3A substrate where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious adverse reactions (e.g. rivaroxaban, calcineurin inhibitors, ergot derivatives, tyrosine kinase inhibitors) for the recommended dosage modification and/or monitoring. (Primaquine label, Drug interactions)

  • RasagilineMAO inhibitorModerate

    For this reason, prescribers should monitor patients for drowsiness or sleepiness, because some of the events occur well after initiation of treatment with dopaminergic medication. (Rasagiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SelegilineMAO inhibitorModerate

    Dyskinesia ZELAPAR may potentiate dopaminergic side effects of levodopa and may cause dyskinesia or exacerbate preexisting dyskinesia. (Selegiline label, Warnings and precautions)

  • SolriamfetolCNS stimulantModerate

    Drugs that Increase Blood Pressure and/or Heart Rate and Dopaminergic Drugs : Use caution when co-administering with SUNOSI. (Solriamfetol label, Drug interactions)

  • TetrabenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) A potentially fatal symptom complex sometimes referred to as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) has been reported in association with tetrabenazine tablets and other drugs that reduce dopaminergic transmission [see Drug Interactions (7.6) ]. (Tetrabenazine label, Warnings and precautions)

  • ValbenazineVMAT2 inhibitorModerate

    Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS ) A potentially fatal symptom complex referred to as Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome (NMS) has been reported in association with drugs that reduce dopaminergic transmission. (Valbenazine label, Warnings and precautions)

Minor mentions (13)

  • Ergot derivatives: dihydroergotamine ergotamine methylergonovine ↑ dihydroergotamine ↑ ergotamine ↑ methylergonovine Concomitant administration with dihydroergotamine, ergotamine or methylergonovine is not recommended. (Bictegravir, emtricitabine, and tenofovir alafenamide label, Drug interactions)

  • Falling Asleep During Activities of Daily Living and Somnolence Patients taking carbidopa-levodopa products alone or with other dopaminergic drugs have reported suddenly falling asleep without prior warning of sleepiness while engaged in activities of daily living (includes operation of motor vehicles). (Carbidopa label, Warnings)

  • EpinephrinesympathomimeticMinor

    Drugs antagonizing pressor effects of epinephrine α-blockers, such as phentolamine Vasodilators, such as nitrates Diuretics Antihypertensives Ergot alkaloids Drugs potentiating pressor effects of epinephrine • Sympathomimetics • β-blockers, such as propranolol • Tricyclic anti-depressants • Monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors • Catechol-O-methyl transferase (COMT)… (Epinephrine label, Drug interactions)

  • HaloperidolantipsychoticMinor

    In addition, haloperidol may impair the antiparkinson effects of levodopa and other dopamine agonists. (Haloperidol label, Warnings)

  • LenacapavirantiretroviralMinor

    Ergot derivatives: dihydroergotamine ergotamine methylergonovine ↑ dihydroergotamine ↑ ergotamine ↑ methylergonovine Concomitant administration of SUNLENCA with dihydroergotamine, ergotamine or methylergonovine is not recommended. (Lenacapavir label, Drug interactions)

  • Miconazoleazole antifungalMinor

    Although the systemic absorption of miconazole following ORAVIG administration is minimal and plasma concentrations of miconazole are substantially lower than when given intravenously, the potential for interaction with drugs metabolized through CYP2C9 and CYP3A4 such as oral hypoglycemics, phenytoin, or ergot alkaloids cannot be ruled out. (Miconazole label, Drug interactions)

  • OlanzapineantipsychoticMinor

    Levodopa and Dopamine Agonists: May antagonize levodopa/dopamine agonists. (Olanzapine label, Drug interactions)

  • Olanzapine and fluoxetineantipsychoticMinor

    Levodopa and Dopamine Agonists : May antagonize levodopa/dopamine agonists ( 7.7 ) (Olanzapine and fluoxetine label, Drug interactions)

  • PaliperidoneantipsychoticMinor

    Levodopa and Other Dopamine Agonists Clinical Rationale: Paliperidone may antagonize the effect of levodopa and other dopamine agonists. (Paliperidone label, Drug interactions)

  • Prilocaine and epinephrinelocal anestheticMinor

    Concurrent administration of vasopressor drugs and ergot-type oxytocic drugs may cause severe, persistent hypertension or cerebrovascular accidents. (Prilocaine and epinephrine label, Drug interactions)

  • QuetiapineantipsychoticMinor

    SEROQUEL XR may antagonize the effects of levodopa and dopamine agonists. (Quetiapine label, Drug interactions)

  • RisperidoneantipsychoticMinor

    Effects of levodopa and dopamine agonists may be antagonized. (Risperidone label, Drug interactions)

  • ZiprasidoneantipsychoticMinor

    • Ziprasidone may antagonize the effects of levodopa and dopamine agonists. (Ziprasidone label, Drug interactions)

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