Randy A Sansone1, Mark Ferlan. 1. Dr. Sansone is a Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Internal Medicine at Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio, and Director of Psychiatry Education at Kettering Medical Center in Kettering, Ohio.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Exploration of a possible relationship between pramipexole and compulsive masturbation. METHODS: We present a case report. RESULTS: Given the temporal overlap between pramipexole prescription and its discontinuation, and the onset and cessation of the patient's hypersexual behavior, there appears to be a strong likelihood of association. CONCLUSIONS: Like other dopamine agonists, pramipexole may precipitate compulsive behaviors, including hypersexual behavior in the form of compulsive masturbation.
OBJECTIVE: Exploration of a possible relationship between pramipexole and compulsive masturbation. METHODS: We present a case report. RESULTS: Given the temporal overlap between pramipexole prescription and its discontinuation, and the onset and cessation of the patient's hypersexual behavior, there appears to be a strong likelihood of association. CONCLUSIONS: Like other dopamine agonists, pramipexole may precipitate compulsive behaviors, including hypersexual behavior in the form of compulsive masturbation.
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