BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE vs METHERGINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE and METHERGINE are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE	METHERGINE
Rating	60/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$52.02 /30	~$158.98 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE	METHYLERGONOVINE MALEATE
Manufacturer	Zydus Pharms USA Inc	Edison Theraps LLC
Dosage forms	Tablet, Capsule	Tablet
Drug class	Ergot Derivative	Ergot Derivative
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 4.85 hours	a mean of about 3.4 hours (range 1.5 to 12.7 hours)
Treats	Acromegaly, Adenoma, Amenorrhea	Postpartum Hemorrhage

bromocriptine mesylate methergine

Rating

60/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$52.02 /30

~$158.98 /30

Type

Active ingredient

BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE

METHYLERGONOVINE MALEATE

Manufacturer

Zydus Pharms USA Inc

Edison Theraps LLC

Dosage forms

Tablet, Capsule

Tablet

Drug class

Ergot Derivative

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 4.85 hours

a mean of about 3.4 hours (range 1.5 to 12.7 hours)

Treats

Acromegaly, Adenoma, Amenorrhea

Postpartum Hemorrhage

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Bromocriptine Mesylate or Methergine?

Bromocriptine Mesylate costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $52.02 vs $158.98 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Bromocriptine Mesylate and Methergine?

Bromocriptine Mesylate contains Bromocriptine Mesylate, while Methergine contains Methylergonovine Maleate — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.