... The drugs pramipexole (Mirapex) and ropinirole (Requip) appeared to carry the highest risk, the researchers said.Doctors treating patients using a dopamine agonist "should be extra vigilant, as impulse-control disorders in the setting of Parkinson's disease could emerge after a significant delay," Okun said.Families of Parkinson's patients also should ...
Parkinson's Meds Tied to Higher Rate of Gambling, Sex Addiction Than Thought
... The drugs pramipexole (Mirapex) and ropinirole (Requip) appeared to carry the highest risk, the researchers said.Doctors treating patients using a dopamine agonist "should be extra vigilant, as impulse-control disorders in the setting of Parkinson's disease could emerge after a significant delay," Okun said.Families of Parkinson's patients also should ...