Caberdost 0.5 mg and Mental Health: Risks, Benefits & What You Should Know
Introduction Caberdost 0.5 mg (cabergoline) is a dopamine agonist widely, used for hyperprolactinemia and pituitary adenomas. Extremely effective at hormonal control, its dopaminergic activity can also impact mental health . With positive (e.g. enhanced mood when prolactin is reduced) and psychiatric adverse effects (e.g. depression, mania, impulse control disorders). It is therefore crucial to appreciate these possible effects in order to provide safe, responsible treatment. 1. How Cabergoline Affects the Brain Cabergoline is a highly effective dopamine D₂ receptor agonist with activity in dopamine and serotonin receptor systems (D₂/D₃, 5‑HT₂B, etc.), which modulate reward, mood control, and