Pergolide and Cabergoline Linked to Heart Problems
Two studies have raised concern about two drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other disorders, because they might be causing damage to the heart valves. The drugs are the ergot-derived dopamine agonists pergolide (Permax, Valeant) and generic cabergoline (Dostinex, Pfizer). Permax is approved in the U.S. and overseas for PD. Dostinex is used [...]
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