FEBRUARY 17, 2009 – Requip, a drug designed to treat Parkinson’s Disease and also sold as a treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome, has been linked to compulsive behaviors, including gambling. This is similar to the effects of the drug Mirapex, another dopamine agonist for treating Parkinson’s. As early as 2003, these drugs were known to cause pathological gambling and other compulsive behavior.
Anti-Parkinson’s Drug Leads to Compulsive Behavior
Posted February 19, 2009 in Drug and Medical Device Lawsuits | Health | Legal Issues | Product Liability | Product News and Recalls
