Common and less serious side effects of Dostinex are as follows. Dizziness, A headache, Hot flashes, Dry mouth, Nausea, Upset stomach, Indigestion, Sexual urges, Numbness or tingling in the skin Discontinue using Dostinex and contact a doctor immediately if you notice the following severe effects. Shortness of breath, Lethargy, Lower back pain, Losing consciousness, Loss of appetite, Less or no urination, Breast pain, Abdominal pain, Swelling of ankles or feet Fact Table Formula C26H37N5O2 License US FDA Bioavailability First-pass effect seen; absolute bioavailability unknown Legal status US: RX Only Chemical Name Cabergoline Elimination half-life 63–69 hours (estimated) Dosage (Strength) 1mg (20 tablets), 0.5mg (8 tablets) Pregnancy Consult a doctor Brands Dostinex Protein binding Moderately bound (40–42%); concentration-independent PubChem CID 54746 MedlinePlus a612020 ChEBI 3286 ATC code G02CB03, N04BC06 DrugBank DB00248 KEGG D00987 Routes of administration Oral