Hi. Haven't posted in a while so I'm here's an update. Been on Dostinex since Dec 15 2009 and periods returned 2 months later. Weight loss has been slow but steady, aided by Nutrisystem. I've lost 10 lbs since starting the Dostinex. I take 0.5 mg twice a week. Endocrinologist said I could half this dose if I wanted since my levels went to normal within one month of starting. He said I'd be on this drug for 2 or 3 years then a trial of coming off to see if my levels stayed low. He said many times this results in the levels staying normal.
However, he also said that if I decided to get pregnant again, I should be switched to another medication. I used Dostinex to get pregnant the first time 4.5 years ago. I didn't question him at the time since I was not planning on a pregnancy. That's now changed. I want to try for #2 now. Dostinex worked perfect the first time and I got pregnant the first time with no trouble once my periods returned. Has there been new research that shows Dostinex to be unsafe for early pregnancy? Not sure why he said I should switch or what to switch to since Bromocriptine made me sick when I tried it years ago. Anybody have any insight into the safety of Dostinex/Cabergoline when trying to conceive?