Pergolide is used to treat Parkinson's disease although other treatments are often preferred to it because it is associated with a small risk of fibrotic reactions, as a side-effect of the treatment. Fibrotic reactions can lead to breathing difficulties, a persistent cough, chest pain, and tummy (abdominal) pain or tenderness (see the side-effects table below).
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/medicine/pergolide-for-parkinsons-disease