Common Parkinson's Drug Tied to Risky Sexual Behavior, Say Patients
The medications, known as dopamine agonists, are designed to mimic dopamine—the brain chemical that controls movement and also plays a major role in how we experience pleasure.
Parkinson’s drug was cause of ‘deviant’ sexual behaviour and gambling addiction in patients
A popular drug prescribed for Parkinson’s disease caused side-effects of “deviant” sexual behaviour and gambling addiction.
Doctors didn't warn women of 'risky sex' drug urges
Prevalence rates of what GSK calls "deviant" sexual behaviours caused by the drugs are unknown and tend to be under-reported by those who experience them, according to Valerie Voon, a professor of neuropsychiatry at the University of Cambridge.
Common Medication Linked to 'Deviant' Sexual Behavior, Report Claims
Patients were not sufficiently worn about “deviant” sexual behavior and other extreme side effects caused by common medications prescribed for Parkinson’s and Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), a new report claims.
Women claim their prescription drugs led to risky sexual behavior
Women who were prescribed medication to deal with a neurological disorder that impacts one in 10 Americans have said that the drugs made them seek out risky sexual behaviors, according to a report out of the U.
Drugs taken by millions in US can cause ‘deviant’ sexual behavior including pedophilia — but patients say they weren’t warned by doctors
Patients taking dopamine agonists say they drugs have triggered uncontrollable impulses, including flashing, sex addiction and even pedophilia, yet they were never warned about these risks.
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Decades-Long Parkinson's Disease Mystery Solved
New research provides key insights into the structure and function of PINK1, a protein linked to Parkinson's disease.
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Scientists make breakthrough in Parkinson’s disease research that could lead to new treatment options
Researchers have discovered more about PINK1, a protein that’s directly tied to Parkinson’s disease. A team from Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Australia has shown how the protein attaches to cell ...
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Parkinson's treatment closer as problematic protein imaged for first time
Scientists have finally pinned down a protein that’s largely responsible for Parkinson’s disease. Known as PINK1, the protein ...
Australian scientists solve decades-long Parkinson’s mystery
In a breakthrough for people living with Parkinson’s, a new study has finally determined the structure of a protein linked to ...
Treatment for Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome is linked with risky behaviour – here’s what you need to know
Getting a headache and feeling sick are common side-effects for many medicines. Indulging in risky sexual behaviour or pathological gambling – not so common. But a BBC investigation has highlighted ...
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Scientists’ ‘life-changing’ discovery raises hopes for better Parkinson’s disease treatments
Scientists have made a potentially “life-changing” discovery that could pave the way for new drugs to treat Parkinson’s ...
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WEHI team makes major strides in the fight against Parkinson's disease
WEHI researchers have made a huge leap forward in the fight against Parkinson's disease, solving a decades-long mystery that paves the way for development of new drugs to treat the condition.
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Annovis Bio to Showcase Advancements at Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Drug Development Summit
MALVERN, PA — Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE: ANVS) is set to participate in the 13th Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Drug Development ...