Posted by Brainbeard on July 5, 2010, at 4:34:39
In reply to Re: mirapex, posted by linkadge on July 4, 2010, at 12:18:03
Mirapex and all other synthetic dopamine agonists, except Servier's Trivastal (piribedil), can cause sudden sleep attacks, even while driving a car - you can check the case reports on Pubmed. I regard this as a serious drawback. Mirapex has also been associated with hypersexuality and obsessive gambling.
The ergot-derived dopamine agonists, like cabergoline, all carry the risk of heart valve damage, except for lisuride.
If you're looking for a truly, seriously dopaminergic med, you're looking for an amphetamine.
Current meds: sertraline 200mg; amitriptyline 50mg; melatonin 0.3mg. PRN: diazepam (Valium) 2.5-10mg.
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