Cabgolin 0.5

What is Cabgolin 0.5 by Sun Pharma?

Prolactin is a pituitary hormone that most men never think about until it rises. Cabgolin 0.5, produced by Sun Pharma, is one of the drugs used to bring it down. Its active substance is cabergoline (Cabaser), and the strength listed for this pack is 0.25 mg per tablet, with 4 tablets in the box.

Cabergoline is an ergot-derived agonist of dopamine D2 receptors. Dopamine is the brain's natural brake on prolactin, so a drug that imitates it at the pituitary lowers prolactin output strongly and for a long time. Cabergoline is cleared slowly from the body, which is why it is taken only once or twice a week instead of every day. It is grouped with anti-estrogens because athletes use it as an ancillary drug, although it has no direct effect on estrogen.

Effects and reasons for use

In medicine cabergoline treats raised prolactin levels, including those caused by prolactinomas, and can prevent or stop lactation after childbirth. Normalizing prolactin often restores fertility and regular cycles in women and libido and sperm production in men.

Athletes reach for Cabgolin 0.5 mainly when they use nandrolone or trenbolone. Those compounds act on progesterone receptors and are associated with prolactin-related trouble: reduced sex drive, difficulty reaching or keeping an erection, a puffy look and sensitive nipples. Since the cause differs from classic estrogen excess, an aromatase inhibitor alone does not always help, and cabergoline is added where prolactin is confirmed as the culprit.

Dosage in practice

The usual medical starting dose for hyperprolactinemia is 0.25 mg twice weekly, the amount contained in one tablet of this pack, so the four tablets cover about two weeks on that schedule. Doctors raise the amount gradually and only after checking prolactin again. In bodybuilding, reports most often mention 0.25 to 0.5 mg once or twice a week during a 19-nor cycle. Taking the tablet after a meal makes nausea less likely.

A blood test before starting avoids taking cabergoline when prolactin is normal. The exact dose and duration need to be set with a qualified medical professional.

Side effects and contraindications

Most people tolerate low doses well, but the following effects are reported:

• nausea, sometimes with vomiting or stomach discomfort;
• dizziness and low blood pressure, especially after the first dose;
• headache, fatigue and sleepiness;
• constipation;
• mood changes and, rarely, impulsive behavior.

Long use at high doses has been linked to fibrotic changes in heart valves and lungs. People with valve disease, fibrotic disorders, uncontrolled hypertension or an allergy to ergot alkaloids should not take Cabgolin 0.5.

What does the package contain?

The box holds 4 tablets of cabergoline at 0.25 mg each, made by Sun Pharma. It can be ordered on MaxLabs.co along with the rest of our anti-estrogens and ancillaries.