Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-ergot alkaloids like dihydroergotamine, ergonovine, ergotamine, methylergonovine
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-alcohol
-antiviral medicines for HIV or AIDS
-aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
-certain antibiotics for infection like chloramphenicol, clarithromycin, erythromycin, sulfa antibiotics
-certain medicines for psychotic disturbances
-certain medicines for fungal infections like ketoconazole and itraconazole
-certain medicines for migraine like almotriptan, eletriptan, frovatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan and sumatriptan
-certain medicines for Parkinson''s disease and related conditions like cabergoline, pramipexole, ropinirole
-grapefruit juice
-isometheptene
-metoclopramide
-phenylephrine
-pseudoephedrine
-probenecid
-rifampin
-St. John''s wort
-stimulant medicines for attention disorders, weight loss, or to stay awake

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-liver disease
-low blood pressure
-mental illness
-migraines with fainting
-type 1 diabetes
-an unusual or allergic reaction to bromocriptine, ergot alkaloids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
A test called the HbA1C (A1C) will be monitored. This is a simple blood test. It measures your blood sugar control over the last 2 to 3 months. You will receive this test every 3 to 6 months.
Learn how to check your blood sugar. Learn the symptoms of low and high blood sugar and how to manage them.
Always carry a quick-source of sugar with you in case you have symptoms of low blood sugar. Examples include hard sugar candy or glucose tablets. Make sure others know that you can choke if you eat or drink when you develop serious symptoms of low blood sugar, such as seizures or unconsciousness. They must get medical help at once.
Tell your health care provider if you have high blood sugar. You might need to change the dose of your medicine. If you are sick or exercising more than usual, you might need to change the dose of your medicine.
Do not skip meals. Ask your health care provider if you should avoid alcohol. Many nonprescription cough and cold products contain sugar or alcohol. These can affect blood sugar.
Wear a medical ID bracelet or chain, and carry a card that describes your disease and details of your medicine and dosage times.
Women should inform their health care provider if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. Talk to your health care provider for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine.

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Store at room temperature at or below 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medicine after the expiration date.

To get rid of medicines that are no longer needed or have expired:


-Take the medicine to a medicine take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medicine, check the label or package insert to see if the medicine should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your health care provider. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medicine out of the container. Mix the medicine with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.