Pathological gambling associated with dopamine agonist use in restless legs syndrome

Parkinsonism Relat Disord. 2007 Dec;13(8):535-6. doi: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2006.10.001. Epub 2007 Jan 30.

Abstract

Dopamine agonists (DA) have been associated with pathological gambling (PG) and other compulsive behaviors in Parkinson's disease (PD). Although these medications are used in other conditions, we are not aware of other reports of PG exclusive to treatment for idiopathic PD. We present a case of PG arising in the context of DA use for restless legs syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dopamine Agonists / adverse effects*
  • Dopamine Agonists / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Gambling*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Restless Legs Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Restless Legs Syndrome / psychology*

Substances

  • Dopamine Agonists