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Bloomington, IL

I really don’t know if it’s the meds or the disease. I have been impulse shopping the past couple of years since being on ropinerole and Sinemet. Of course it comes out in the strangest ways. I’ve loved antiques since I was a child and have collected for decades, as the budget allows. You get older and have more money, so you buy more expensive things. I always joked it was my version of a sports car or expensive boat.

But now I buy a lot, eBay and other auctions, shops and flea markets… read more

November 11, 2019
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Thank you all.

November 22, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My husband was on Mirapex and was having uncontrollable issues with spending and sexual issues where he was buying DVDs and watching porn all the time. His doctor had to stop the mirapex and said it was a side effect of the drug even though he was on a low dose. His entire personality changed and his attitude was becoming what they called “bold”.

November 15, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Mirapex(Pramipexole)

November 13, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Can I ask what the med was?

November 13, 2019
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Niko
Since they put me on the Rogotin Dermal patches i have noticed my spending on unnecessary things has increased. To try curb this habit i have cut up two of my three credit cards and reduced daily limits on debit and credit card for self protection. Bes wishes Andy

November 22, 2019

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