- I have heard that gambling is a symptom of Parkinson’s disease?
Impulsivity control problems can be a side effect of dopaminergic medicines used to treat Parkinson’s. These behaviors are an exaggerated an often uncontrollable form of a particular behavior (these behaviors are often associated with a feeling of reward or similar pleasurable.) The dopaminergic agonists, ropinirole and pramipexole are most commonly associated with this problem. Reducing the dose or avoiding certain medicines can help. Examples of impulse control are
- Increased risk taking
- Pathologic Gambling
- Binge Eating
- Excessive Spending
- Hypersexual behavior