Comments on: Is Mirapex associated with gambling?

By: Paul Hunstad

Paul Hunstad — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:03:05 +0000

This is not surprising and it isn’t anything peculiar about pramipexole (Mirapex/Sifrol). Any drug which stimulates the D3 dopamine receptor has the potential to induce compulsive behavior. I believe D3 is associated with reward and pleasure-seeking.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:46:00 +0000

I too have sufferred a gambling problem after taking Mirapex. It stopped after about 2 weeks off the drug. Is there, in fact, a class action suit that I can join? I also have recently been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I am wondering if this is a result of long term Mirapex use? Anyone else see this connection?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 18:15:00 +0000

Since beginning Requip for severe Restless Legs Syndrome, my sex drive has increased exponentially. I have left my husband and slept with 6 men in the past 11 months. I have tried to reduce the dosage, but the RLS worsens to the point of being truly incapacitating (because I literally cannot sleep at all). My father, who had Parkinson’s, took Mirapex and also was obsessed with sex. These drugs are extremely hazardous and health-care providers are unlikely to realize it because these subjects are so taboo.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:35:00 +0000

Good Morning, I have been on Mirapex since Jan 1999. I have been taking 1.5 three times a day the entire time. I have had 10 new cars in that time. I have spent thousands of dollars on internet slots, and scratch off tickets. What I am most concerned by is my disregard for time and being timely. I am also shocked at my need for risk.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:53:00 +0000

Hi,
I’ve been on Mirapex since 1999 and I have not been able to stop eating!! No matter what diet I have tried I cant loose weight. My mom has always thought the mirapex was the problem….I am DEFINITELY eating compulsively!! Help

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 22:08:00 +0000

Thank God I'm not 'evil'

this is a revaltion - an on a high dose of dopamine- My judgements been turned off!Not my (intelect-if anything I'm more astute)
I take risks -such as crosing the road without looking on a blind corner! sighs, if that were all
-- I have broken my own life rules-I am too ashamed to write on here- am in the process of setting up a secure confesional site- I am cetain this is a much more prevalent occurance, than is owned eiher by the Pharma or the medics
it will hopefully form the basis (from grey research-) to a funded project
watch this space!
bmcduk

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 05:27:00 +0000

Has anyone had a problem with compulsive eating while taking Mirapex? At first it helped me lose weight, but now I am out of control. I want to eat all the time. I have been on Mirapex about 3 months for fibromyalgia.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 18 May 2006 20:33:00 +0000

As if having Parkinsons isn’t bad enough by itself – to have a drug compny KNOW this is a possible side effect and NOT TELL CONSUMERS is an atrocity! My husband did the same as many others – for over a year all he could think of was getting to the casino and could NEVER stop until every PENNY was gone. He was NOT the person he used to be – he lied, did not care at all about his family or anything except gambling, pawned all the things that had previously been important to him – coin collection, fishing gear, guns etc. When he stopped the Mirapex – the problems stopped – except of course for the debts already incurred, the CD’s etc. already cashed and gone. He also lost his fear of heights during this time; that also came back when the medicine was stopped. These drug companies should have to PAY for what they have caused to all these people. Many things cannot ever be compensated. Wonder how many people have actually lost their lives because of this – because I was seriously on the verge of wanting to kill him or myself – BUT he had pawned the guns! Very nearly ended our marriage of 28 years – but I KNEW this was NOT the person I married.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 15 May 2006 04:44:00 +0000

I have been taking Miripex for 3 years. I had never gambled in my life. Suddenly it was all I could think about. I have probably lost around 60,000 on slots. It’s a living hell. It’s something I’ll have to pay for for the rest of my life. I am suicidal over the devestation I have caused to my family. I quit taking the Miripex 3 days ago and seem to be thinking less of gambling.

As a nurse, I am appalled and ashamed that this information isn’t getting to the doctors or patients.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 12:14:00 +0000

I found I had parkenson’s 5 years ago a year ago I was put on Mirpex In the last 3 months I have gambled like never before, not knowing what I was doing I ran up 15,000 in debt I had no idea what I was doing, I would drive somewhger and not know where I had beeen. I waas never told oof thisa side effect by my doctor, so I could be aware of it, my husband had no idea what i was doing. I was distant from my family and consumed with th desire to gamble. I am not this kind of person 3 days after being off Mirpex i have no desire to gamble, My vision was also getting blury now it is clear. This drug should not be given to people until further study is done This is not aa jake