Drug Saf January 2018 PMID 28861870

Dopamine Agonists and Impulse Control Disorders: A Complex Association.

Marie Grall-Bronnec, Caroline Victorri-Vigneau, Yann Donnio, Juliette Leboucher, Morgane Rousselet, Elsa Thiabaud, Nicolas Zreika, Pascal Derkinderen, Gaëlle Challet-Bouju

Mentions

9
Peak: 3 in Aug 2024
across 3 sources since Jun 2023

Extended reach

3,542
potential audience

Total likes

5

Video views

68

Mentions per month

Jun 2023 – May 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • Facebook2 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The social discussions express general support for the article's findings, especially through posts about patients experiencing financial and emotional consequences, using words like 'regularly hear' and 'legal action' to emphasize real-world impacts. The tone reflects concern and a call for better patient warnings, showing moderate engagement and perceived impact on awareness.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions support the findings, with posters acknowledging the link between dopamine agonists and impulse control issues, especially highlighting personal experiences and concerns about lack of warning from doctors.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, emphasizing real-world impacts like gambling losses and legal actions, suggesting concern but not deep scientific engagement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants involve themselves by sharing personal stories and calling for regulatory or medical action, indicating a reasonable level of engagement, though not highly technical.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions likely raise awareness about medication risks and influence public perception, yet their overall influence on policy or clinical practice remains moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • Dopamine agonists (DAAs) are linked to impulse control disorders (ICDs), with prevalence rates ranging from 26% to 34.8% in Parkinson's disease patients, but lower rates in restless legs syndrome, and limited data for prolactinoma.
  • Key factors increasing the risk of ICDs include the specific type and dose of DAA, male gender, younger age, psychiatric history, earlier disease onset, longer disease duration, and motor complications in Parkinson's patients.
  • While guidelines exist to prevent and manage ICDs associated with DAA treatment, more research is needed to better identify patients who are most at risk.

Top posts

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RLS-UK (Charity)
@RestlessLegsUK · X

Ropinirole, Pramipexole & Neupro can cause Impulse Control Disorder (ICD) in many patients. We regularly hear from members' who have lost money gambling or impulse spending. Legal action should be considered if your doctor failed to warn you of ICD. https://t.co/9LpzwuKwua

Aug 6, 2024 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,010 followers View post →
Julie Gould
@GrumpyoldGould · X

RT @RestlessLegsUK: Ropinirole, Pramipexole & Neupro can cause Impulse Control Disorder (ICD) in many patients. We regularly hear from memb…

Aug 6, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,932 followers View post →
Megan Elizabeth Graham
@grahamemegan · X

Dopamine Agonists and Impulse Control Disorders: A Complex Association | SpringerLink https://t.co/mp4X2FEcwT

Jun 14, 2023 · 300 followers View post →
Sabrina G ن
@Sabb26 · X

Dopamine Agonists and Impulse Control Disorders: A Complex Association https://t.co/yogXVCHqCy

Jul 18, 2024 · 162 followers View post →

All mentions

Julie Gould
@GrumpyoldGould · X

RT @RestlessLegsUK: Ropinirole, Pramipexole & Neupro can cause Impulse Control Disorder (ICD) in many patients. We regularly hear from memb…

Aug 6, 2024 · 2 shares · 1,932 followers View post →
RLS_INDIA
@JeSuisLeFt · X

RT @RestlessLegsUK: Ropinirole, Pramipexole & Neupro can cause Impulse Control Disorder (ICD) in many patients. We regularly hear from memb…

Aug 6, 2024 · 2 shares · 39 followers View post →
RLS-UK (Charity)
@RestlessLegsUK · X

Ropinirole, Pramipexole & Neupro can cause Impulse Control Disorder (ICD) in many patients. We regularly hear from members' who have lost money gambling or impulse spending. Legal action should be considered if your doctor failed to warn you of ICD. https://t.co/9LpzwuKwua

Aug 6, 2024 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 1,010 followers View post →
Sabrina G ن
@Sabb26 · X

Dopamine Agonists and Impulse Control Disorders: A Complex Association https://t.co/yogXVCHqCy

Jul 18, 2024 · 162 followers View post →
Megan Elizabeth Graham
@grahamemegan · X

Dopamine Agonists and Impulse Control Disorders: A Complex Association | SpringerLink https://t.co/mp4X2FEcwT

Jun 14, 2023 · 300 followers View post →
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