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Treatment of Pramipexole-Induced Problematic Sexual Behaviors.

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Abstract
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Pramipexole is a dopaminergic pharmacologic agent with reported adverse effects that include hypersexuality, shift in sexual interests, pathological gambling, compulsive shopping, and binge eating. Pramipexole is indicated in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome and has been used as adjunctive or add-on treatment in major depressive disorder. This report describes the successful treatment of a series of 4 adult men who presented with concerns about problematic sexual interests and behaviors that began after treatment with pramipexole related to Parkinson's disease or restless leg syndrome.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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The primary care companion for CNS disorders
Volume
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23
Issue
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1
Date Published
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2021
ISSN Number
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2155-7772
URL
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http://www.psychiatrist.com/pcc/treatment-of-pramipexole-induced-problematic-sexual-behaviors
DOI
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10.4088/PCC.20br02663
Short Title
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Prim Care Companion CNS Disord
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