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Sexual desire and Parkinson's medication Requip

Parkinson's Disease | Last Active: Feb 16, 2019 | Replies (6)
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@stephenmcelroy

I thought I read somewhere that Parkinson disease might cause increased sexual desire. Is that true or is it only as it relates to some meds?

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Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 16, 2019

@stephenmcelroy Not all PD meds increase sexual desire but there is one that is know to increase impulsive behavior (like shopping, gambling and sexual activity) it is Requip. Most PD patients are usually given Carbidopa/Levodopa which does not have that side effect.

Here is information about Requip which does have this side effect for some patients, just click on the link. https://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/ropinirole

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