What does it do?
Lisuride is used to relieve the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It may also be used for hormone imbalances that occur with some conditions.
Before you start
- Tell your doctor if you have heart, lung, liver, circulation or high blood pressure problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have a mental health problem, or if you have ever had a seizure, stroke or 'mini-stroke'.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
How should you take it?
Take lisuride as directed with food and a glass of water.
What if you forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and carry on as normal. Do not take two doses at the same time.
Can you take other medicines?
Some medicines available without a prescription may react with lisuride including:
- anti-nausea medicines (e.g. prochlorperazine, hyoscine (e.g. Scopoderm TTS®), meclozine (e.g. Sea-legs®)
- some antihistamines (may be in anti-allergy, anti-nausea and cough/cold medicines)
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products or recreational drugs.
What side effects might you notice?
| Side Effects | Recommended action |
|---|---|
|
Seizures, fainting, severe headache Fast or irregular heartbeat, chest pain, trouble breathing |
Tell your doctor immediately |
|
Drowsiness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, strange dreams Confusion, hallucinations, mood changes Strange or uncontrolled movements Numb or cold hands or feet Sweating |
Tell your doctor |
|
Constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, dry mouth More interest in sex |
Tell your doctor if troublesome |
If you notice any other effects, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist.
Other information:
- Lisuride can impair your ability to do tasks such as driving or using machines. Alcohol makes this worse. Discuss your risk with your health professional. (search NZTA - Are you safe to drive?)
- Do not stop taking lisuride without talking to your doctor first.
This leaflet contains important, but not all, information about this medicine.
Prepared by the MyMedicines Committee at Christchurch Hospital, Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha, New Zealand. March 2023
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