Restless Leg Syndrome Treatment Side Effects Gambling

Medical therapy for restless legs syndrome may trigger compulsive gambling date.

Restless leg syndrome treatment side effects gambling.

Data sources include ibm watson micromedex updated 2 sep 2020 cerner multum updated 1 sep 2020 wolters kluwer updated. A new mayo clinic study is the first to describe this compulsive. Compulsive gambling a possible side effect of restless leg syndrome drugs. Any pharmaceutical treatment may have adverse events or side effects.

Dopaminergic drugs are typically a primary rls treatment but they can cause side effects and augmentation so their use must be managed carefully. You have a strong often irresistible urge to move your legs usually accompanied by uncomfortable sensations. I have had severe restless leg syndrome rls for the past 15 years. February 9 2007 source.

Dopaminergic agonist medications have been implicated in causing compulsive behaviors not only in patients with restless legs syndrome but also in patients with parkinson s disease. The first step in treating restless legs syndrome. It is known that a rare side effect of parkinson s drugs is compulsive gambling. You might have noticed that a common television ad for restless leg syndrome rls now includes an unusual side effect.

Gambling addiction stories from readers. That s right if you suffer from parkinson s or rls and suddenly. A diagnosis of rls is based on the following criteria established by the international restless legs syndrome study group. This is likely because dopamine does.

Your doctor will take your medical history and ask for a description of your symptoms. It is unlikely that target events such as pathological gambling or hypersexuality were mistaken for a symptom of the underlying diseases such as restless leg syndrome the six drugs they were referring to include pramipexole ropinirole cabergoline bromocriptine rotigotine and apomorphine. Leanne in california shared this experience.