Bromocriptine Info and SEX.

Bromocriptine Info and SEX.

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Since the huge interest in bromocriptine; here's some information. Something of interest; it inhibits prolactin production. When you get tren induced gyno; it's most likely because progesterone like effects are raising prolactin levels too and the combined effect causes gyno. By eliminating prolactin (and possibly reducing progesterone) you MAY be able to avoid the tren induced gynocomastia. Anywho, here's your information.


Bromocriptine is a well-established drug for two conditions, increased levels of the hormone prolactin and Parkinson's. The best-known brand name is Parlodel. The standard tablet dosage is 2.5 mg.

Bromocriptine also has a sexuality-enhancing effect, though it is not commonly sold for that purpose. Nevertheless, there is little doubt that in many people, bromocriptine will support sexual response. The reason why the drug is not specifically sold as impotence or frigidity medication: a sufficient number of studies to achieve FDA approval for the purpose of sexual enhancement have not been conducted.

In view of the enormous marketing success of Pfizer's Viagra, many pharmaceutical companies are interested in distributing substances that enhance sexual response. However, for "old" drugs, the patents of which have expired, there is little incentive to invest into the necessary clinical trials.

The sexually enhancing effect of bromocriptine is very different from the effect of Viagra (generic name: sildenafil citrate). Viagra works primarily on the sexual organ, providing chemically for better rigidity, or some rigidity in the first place.

Bromocriptine, on the other hand, works on the brain, making a person more receptive for sexual stimulation and creating a frame of mind for more powerful orgasms. Both effects are a logical consequence of the way, bromocriptine is traditionally used… to lower levels of the hormone prolactin, and to increase levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine.

High levels of prolactin are generally associated with a decreased sex drive. So, by lowering levels of prolactin, especially when they are high, bromocriptine increases the interest in sex.

A similar effect is achieved by bromocriptine through the neurological route. Bromocriptine is used as a medication in Parkinson's because it will cause higher levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Parkinson's is a disease caused by dopamine levels that are too low. Low dopamine levels normally also cause a loss of interest in sex, and an increased sex drive is a common "side effect" of many Parkinson's medications. One person's side effect is another person's cure.

While the increase in sex drive caused by bromocriptine may be hard to measure, the effect on orgasms is more obvious. Orgasms become more powerful, ironically because they are better controlled. The pre-orgasm plateau phase can last for minutes on bromocriptine, and orgasm will be accompanied by a pronounced histamine reaction (stuffed nose).

Bromocriptine is a prescription drug most everywhere, though in many countries of the world, prescription drugs can be bought over the counter. In countries where prescription drugs are indeed only sold on prescriptions, it is within a physician's discretion to prescribe a drug for conditions for which it has not originally been approved. To get a prescription for bromocriptine, please proceed to https://online-consultation-prescriptions.com. The site offers a straightforward deal. You subscribe and are referred to a doc who issues prescriptions for sexual enhancement (doc’s fee not included in the subscription price). If, for any reason, you should be denied a prescription, the subscription price will be refunded, and the doc won’t charge either. Prescriptions are issued for men between 25 and 65 years of age.

For a substance to be approved as a medication, an illness has first to be defined for which it is a cure. Nowadays, there are many newly defined illnesses, such as clinical depression, attention deficit disorder, erectile dysfunction … conditions, which have previously not been considered illnesses but just part of the individuality of a particular human being.

Some members of our species are smarter than others, and some are happier, and some of the males are more virile than their neighbors. Not to be as smart as a genius, and not to be as virile as one's neighbor aren't diseases in the classical sense. But new illnesses are constantly defined, because the pharmaceutical industry has on hand a medication to overcome the condition. So, if there will soon be a medical condition named Weak Orgasm Syndrome, or Clinical Sex Drive Loss, bromocriptine is a sure medication candidate.

Bromocriptine belongs to a group of drugs derived from the ergot fungus. A more concentrated dopaminergic drug that is also derived from ergot is Dostinex. Dostinex is a new, patented drug, which is why clinical trials have been financed to look into its application to improve sexual function, especially the enhancement of orgasms.

The following is what the BBC, on April 24, 2002, had to report on Dostinex (generic name: cabergoline):

Sex drug could aid male stamina

The drug could enhance men's sexual pleasure.

Scientists believe they are close to developing a pill to boost male stamina, which could become as popular as Viagra.

The drug, used to treat Parkinson's disease, has been found to raise a man's chances of sustaining multiple orgasms during sex.

In trials, the drug cabergoline was prescribed to minimize the effects of the hormone prolactin, which is produced by men at the point of orgasm.

The hormone has the effect of reducing a man's desire for more sex by preventing new erections.

Normally, the 60 test people, all healthy males, between the ages of 22 and 31, needed a break of 19 minutes between lovemaking.

However, after taking Cabergoline, they were able to have several orgasms within a few minutes.

Medical psychologist Manfred Schedlowski, who was involved in the trials at Essen in Germany, said the drug raised the libido to enable the male to orgasm again more quickly.

He said: "We saw that prolactin rises after orgasm and then thought maybe prolactin is a negative feedback system.

"Subjects who took this drug had decreased prolactin levels, and reported their orgasm was better and there was a shorter refractory period.

New developments

"We interviewed these subjects and found they were able to have multiple orgasms in very rapid succession.

"This is sitting very nicely with our hypothesis that orgasms and sexual drive are steered by prolactin and dopamine in the brain."

Cabergoline has been on the market in Germany for several months and is used to treat Parkinson's disease and prevent women producing milk when they want to stop breastfeeding.

The drug had no side effects on men during the tests, according to an article to be published in the International Journal of Impotence Research.

The researchers now plan to carry out trials to investigate whether cabergoline will have the same effect on women.

The market for drugs like Viagra has swelled and is thought to be worth about £1bn.

It is thought cabergoline could have similar potential.

It has to be pointed out that while both bromocriptine and Dostinex enhance libido, they both are not treatments for erectile dysfunction in the narrow sense.

Erectile dysfunction, the one treated by Viagra, is a local tissue weakness. It’s as if a man who hasn’t done any exercise for years is challenged to swim 5 kilometers. He may not have the muscle strength to go that far. For the man with erectile dysfunction, Viagra is like the life vest for the untrained swimmer. A well-trained athlete won’t need either.

Unknown to many men, one’s penis can be trained through exercise, just as one’s biceps’ or pectorals. Since I myself have taken up this kind of exercises, my dependence on Viagra for erectile quality has eased considerably.

There are a number of penis exercise programs on the Internet, all quite similar to each other. However, I believe they are too narrowly marketed. They all focus on penis exercise to achieve size gains. While these programs clearly work to that effect, size gains primarily are a concern of a young clientele.

I myself have no problem with the size of my penis, but having reached the age of 50, I, like many men of my age, have noticed a decline in sexual function, both the libido and erection component. That this can be considered "normal" doesn’t make it any more acceptable to me. I am determined to have excellent sexual function for another 20 years or so, and I currently have indeed achieved a level of sexual function comparable (or better) to what it was in my late 20’s.

Both bromocriptine and Dostinex have contributed to this, but so has a sensible penis exercise regimen. One specific effect of the exercise program I am using is that it gives me, to a certain extend, control over erectile function. While the penile tissue itself does not consist of muscles that could willfully be controlled, penile function is influenced by a number of surrounding muscles… and these surrounding muscles are under will control.

These surrounding muscles can exert pressure on penile outflow blood vessels, and almost squeeze them shut, thus allowing a man to prolong an erection, or to cause a heightened degree of rigidity.

While my primary concern had been the restoration of sexual function, I have also achieved an increase in penis size. All kind of animal tissue responds to stretching exercise; physicians can even cause bone growth just by applying a constant pull, for example after fractures, or to correct limbs of unequal size in children.

An improvement in size of 10 to 20 percent can usually be achieved within two to four weeks. Adding 30 to 40 percent in length will take diligent adherence to the mentioned programs for several months. But there is no question that these programs work.

While these programs are not free, they are much cheaper than solutions in the pharmacological department (giving that Viagra costs more than 5 dollars a 50-milligram dose, and that the effects lasts just a few hours). The penile enlargement programs range between 30 and 60 dollars, but that's a one-time investment, and the benefit can last for decades (if a professional program is used).

The downside of exercise programs is that they can be time consuming, taking at least half an hour per day, and considerably longer if maximum results are aimed for. Which is why oral supplements, though more expensive, have so much appeal to a large number of men.

Having used an exercise program for years, I have no personal experience on how effective an oral solo therapy with penis enlargement supplements may be. It doesn't seem to be much of a purchase risk on the part of consumers, as the web sites selling these supplement mixtures offer a 100 percent money-back guarantee in case the desired results are not achieved.


The following site specifically sells herbal penis enlargement supplements:

InVigrex.com - The InVigrex penis enlargement pills are currently the most popular penis enlargement supplement. InVigrex contains concentrates of a large number of sexuality-enhancing herbs, as well as the erection amino acid arginine and minerals such as zinc which have been proven to support sexual function. While I have ample prove that penis enlargement programs such as the one offered at MensPride.net can increase the size of a man's organ by several inches, the claim is that regular consumption of InVigrex will have the same effect without exercise (which, I admit, can be time-consuming).

Viacyn.com - Quote from their site: "Viacyn has a 90-day money back guarantee and a 97% success rate. Most men begin to notice an increase in erection size, fullness and firmness in three to four weeks, but for optimum permanent results you should take Viacyn for 3 - 4 months; individual results will vary." Besides yohimbe, their mixture includes concentrates of 17 additional ingredients.



Below is a product monograph from Medlineplus.



Bromocriptine (Systemic)
Contents of this page:
· Brand Names · Category · Description · Before Using This Medicine · Proper Use of This Medicine · Precautions While Using This Medicine · Side Effects of This Medicine · Additional Information

Brand Names
Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.--
· Parlodel
· Parlodel SnapTabs
In Canada--
· Alti-Bromocriptine
· Apo-Bromocriptine
· Parlodel
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.

Category
· Antidyskinetic
· Antihyperprolactinemic
· Dopamine agonist
· Growth hormone suppressant, acromegaly
· Infertility therapy adjunct
· Lactation inhibitor
· Neuroleptic malignant syndrome therapy

Description
Bromocriptine (broe-moe-KRIP-teen) belongs to the group of medicines known as ergot alkaloids. Bromocriptine blocks release of a hormone called prolactin from the pituitary gland. Prolactin affects the menstrual cycle and milk production. Bromocriptine is used to treat certain menstrual problems or to stop milk production in some women or men who have abnormal milk leakage. It is also used to treat infertility in both men and women that occurs because the body made too much prolactin.
Bromocriptine is also used to treat some people who have Parkinson's disease. It works by stimulating certain parts of the brain and nervous system that are involved in this disease.
Bromocriptine is also used to treat acromegaly (overproduction of growth hormone) and pituitary prolactinomas (tumors of the pituitary gland).
Bromocriptine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Bromocriptine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Oral
· Capsules (U.S. and Canada)
· Tablets (U.S. and Canada)

Before Using This Medicine
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For bromocriptine, the following should be considered:
Allergies--Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to bromocriptine or other ergot medicines such as ergotamine. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy--Bromocriptine is not generally recommended for use during pregnancy. However, bromocriptine can be used during pregnancy in certain patients who are closely monitored by their doctor.
Breast-feeding--This medicine stops milk from being produced.
Children--Studies of this medicine have been done only in teenagers over 15 years of age and adult patients. There is no specific information comparing use of bromocriptine in children with use in other age groups.
Adolescents--This medicine has been tested in a limited number of teenagers 15 years of age and older. In effective doses, the medicine has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults. Appropriate studies have not been done in teenagers younger than 15 years of age, and there is no specific information comparing use of bromocriptine in these teenagers with use in other age groups.
Older adults--Confusion, hallucinations, or uncontrolled body movements may be more likely to occur in elderly patients, who are usually more sensitive than younger adults to the effects of bromocriptine.
Other medicines--Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking bromocriptine, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:
· Ergot alkaloids (dihydroergotamine [e.g., D.H.E. 45], ergoloid mesylates [e.g., Hydergine], ergonovine [e.g., Ergotrate], ergotamine [e.g., Gynergen], methylergonovine [e.g., Methergine], methysergide [e.g., Sansert])--Severe cases of high blood pressure have occurred with the use of bromocriptine. This may be made worse with the use of ergot alkaloids
· Erythromycin (e.g., E.E.S. or Erytab) or
· Risperidone (e.g., Risperdal) or
· Ritonavir (e.g., Norvir)--Use of these medications with bromocriptine may greatly increase the effects of bromocriptine
Other medical problems--The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of bromocriptine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
· High blood pressure (or history of) or
· Pregnancy-induced high blood pressure (history of)--Rarely, bromocriptine can make the high blood pressure worse
· Liver disease--Toxic effects of bromocriptine may occur in patients with liver disease because the body is not able to remove bromocriptine from the bloodstream as it normally would
· Mental problems (history of)--Bromocriptine may make certain mental problems worse

Proper Use of This Medicine
If bromocriptine upsets your stomach, it may be taken with meals or milk. Also, taking the dose at bedtime may help to lessen nausea if it occurs. If stomach upset continues, check with your doctor. Your doctor may recommend that you take the first doses vaginally.
Dosing--The dose of bromocriptine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of bromocriptine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The number of capsules or tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking bromocriptine .
· For oral dosage forms (capsules and tablets):
o For infertility, male hormone problem (male hypogonadism), starting the menstrual cycle (amenorrhea), or stopping abnormal milk secretion from nipples (galactorrhea):
§ Adults and teenagers 15 years of age or older--At first, 1.25 to 2.5 milligrams (mg) once a day taken at bedtime with a snack. Then your doctor may change your dose by 2.5 mg every three to seven days as needed. Doses greater than 5 mg a day are taken in divided doses with meals or at bedtime with a snack.
§ Teenagers less than 15 years of age and children--Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
o For lowering growth hormone (acromegaly):
§ Adults and teenagers 15 years of age or older--At first, 1.25 to 2.5 milligrams (mg) once a day taken at bedtime with a snack for three days. Then your doctor may change your dose by 1.25 or 2.5 mg every three to seven days as needed. Doses greater than 5 mg are divided into smaller doses and taken with meals or at bedtime with a snack.
§ Teenagers less than 15 years of age and children--Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
o For Parkinson's disease:
§ Adults and teenagers 15 years of age or older--At first, 1.25 milligrams (mg) one or two times a day taken with meals or at bedtime with a snack. Then your doctor may change your dose over several weeks as needed.
§ Teenagers less than 15 years of age and children--Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
o For pituitary tumors:
§ Adults and teenagers 15 years of age or older--At first, 1.25 milligrams (mg) two or three times a day taken with meals. Then your doctor may change your dose over several weeks as needed.
§ Teenagers less than 15 years of age and children--Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose--If you miss a dose of this medicine and remember it within 4 hours, take the missed dose when you remember it. However, if a longer time has passed, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage--To store this medicine:
· Keep out of the reach of children.
· Store away from heat and direct light.
· Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
· Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

Precautions While Using This Medicine
It is important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits, to make sure that this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.
This medicine may cause some people to become drowsy, dizzy, or less alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert .
Dizziness is more likely to occur after the first dose of bromocriptine. Taking the first dose at bedtime or when you are able to lie down may lessen problems. It may also be helpful if you get up slowly from a lying or sitting position. Your doctor may also recommend that you take the first dose vaginally.
Bromocriptine may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary relief, use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if dry mouth continues for more than 2 weeks, check with your medical doctor or dentist . Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the chance of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease, and fungus infections.
It may take several weeks for bromocriptine to work. Do not stop taking this medicine or reduce the amount you are taking without first checking with your doctor.
Drinking alcohol while you are taking bromocriptine may cause you to have a certain reaction. Avoid alcoholic beverages until you have discussed this with your doctor . Some of the symptoms you may have if you drink any alcohol while you are taking this medicine are blurred vision, chest pain, confusion, fast or pounding heartbeat, flushing or redness of face, nausea, severe weakness, sweating, throbbing headache, or vomiting.
For females who are able to bear children and who are taking this medicine for menstrual or infertility problems, to stop milk production, or to treat acromegaly or pituitary tumors :
· It is best to use some type of birth control while you are taking bromocriptine. However, do not use oral contraceptives (“the Pill”) since they may prevent this medicine from working. For women using bromocriptine for infertility, tell your doctor when your normal menstrual cycle returns. If you wish to become pregnant, you and your doctor should decide on the best time for you to stop using birth control. Tell your doctor right away if you think you have become pregnant while taking this medicine. You and your doctor should discuss whether or not you should continue to take bromocriptine during pregnancy.
· Check with your doctor right away if you develop blurred vision, a sudden headache, or severe nausea and vomiting.

Side Effects of This Medicine
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Some serious side effects have occurred during the use of bromocriptine to stop milk flow after pregnancy or abortion. These side effects have included strokes, seizures (convulsions), and heart attacks. Some deaths have also occurred. You should discuss with your doctor the good that this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Black, tarry stools; bloody vomit; chest pain (severe); convulsions (seizures); fainting; fast heartbeat; headache (unusual); increased sweating; nausea and vomiting (continuing or severe); nervousness; shortness of breath (unexplained); vision changes (such as blurred vision or temporary blindness); weakness (sudden)
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common--reported more often in patients with Parkinson's disease
Confusion; hallucinations (seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there); uncontrolled movements of the body, such as the face, tongue, arms, hands, head, and upper body
Rare--reported more often in patients taking large doses
Abdominal or stomach pain (continuing or severe); increased frequency of urination; loss of appetite (continuing); lower back pain; runny nose (continuing); weakness
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Dizziness or lightheadedness, especially when getting up from a lying or sitting position; nausea
Less common
Constipation; diarrhea; drowsiness or tiredness; dry mouth; leg cramps at night; loss of appetite; mental depression; stomach pain; stuffy nose; tingling or pain in fingers and toes when exposed to cold; vomiting
Some side effects may be more likely to occur in patients who are taking bromocriptine for Parkinson's disease, acromegaly, or pituitary tumors since they may be taking larger doses.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

Additional Information
Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, bromocriptine is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:
· To stop milk production after an abortion or miscarriage or in women after a delivery who should not breast-feed for medical reasons
· Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.