CABERGOLINE vs PARLODEL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 15, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. CABERGOLINE and PARLODEL 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	CABERGOLINE	PARLODEL
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	~$42.43 /30	~$52.02 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CABERGOLINE	BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE
Manufacturer	Actavis Labs Fl Inc	Esjay Pharma
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet, Capsule
Drug class	Ergot Derivative	Ergot Derivative
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	—	about 4.85 hours
Treats	Adenoma, Hyperprolactinemia, Parkinson Disease	Acromegaly, Adenoma, Amenorrhea

cabergoline parlodel

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

~$42.43 /30

~$52.02 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CABERGOLINE

BROMOCRIPTINE MESYLATE

Manufacturer

Actavis Labs Fl Inc

Esjay Pharma

Dosage forms

Tablet

Tablet, Capsule

Drug class

Ergot Derivative

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

—

about 4.85 hours

Treats

Adenoma, Hyperprolactinemia, Parkinson Disease

Acromegaly, Adenoma, Amenorrhea

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Cabergoline or Parlodel?

Cabergoline costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $42.43 vs $52.02 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 Cabergoline and Parlodel?

Cabergoline contains Cabergoline, while Parlodel contains Bromocriptine Mesylate — 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.