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By ill13632 | Apr 19, 2012

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Answered by Daniel M Prevedello, MD

Pituitary Tumor?? Double Prolactin level

My blood tests showed prolactin of about 29 double the 15 max level. Does this mean I have a pituitary tumor? I was able to get some cabergoline for one month only but can't afford to buy it.
I also have bad sleep apnea, central apnea I think with low oxygen of 75%

Daniel M Prevedello, MD

May 20, 2012

To: ill13632

Dear ill13632

Taking Cabergoline is not going to damage your pituitary. However, you must re-discuss with your doctor the indication on taking it. 29 is not a high level and there is indication of taking cabergoline only if you have real symptoms.
It is unlikely that you have a tumor that makes prolactin with these low levels.

Thanks

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ill13632

May 02, 2012

Is it going to damage my pituitary if I take cabergoline? I'm not sure if it is helping since taking 3 weeks of it

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