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cabergoline · Medicine question

How common is depression as a side effect of Dostinex (cabergoline)?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Depression is a common side effect of Dostinex (cabergoline), occurring in at least 1 in 100 but fewer than 1 in 10 patients.

Sources for this answer

Dostinex TabletsPfizer Limited · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 16Document updated 20 September 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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