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Old 09-13-2016, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Maxie28 View Post
I have recently started seeing a gentleman with pd. We have been friends for awhile but have been getting closer in the last month or so. I also have health concerns of a different type. I think he is probably in the mid to later stages of the disease but I am not totally sure. I have feelings for him but one aspect of his behavior is concerning. He tends to become obsessive /compulsive over things--especially sexuality. It seems like it comes out of the blue. I have read a bit about this and it seems to be a side effect of the medication. Sometimes he is so pushy that I become afraid for my safely. I don't think this would be his normal behavior if not for the pd. We have already broken up once because of this, but as I said, I do care for him so I gave him another chance and now it is even worse. I don't know if this is the correct place to ask such a questions, but I would like some advice on how to handle this from people who know best. Thanks.

Hi Maxie,

Yes, you are correct, hyper-sexuality is one of several impulsive and compulsive behaviors that can be associated with PD drugs. These behaviors are quite common as a side effect of a class of drugs called Dopamine Agonists (Pramipexole, Ropinirole and Rotigotine). Do you know what drugs he is taking? I highly suggest the two of you discuss this with his doctor (hopefully a PD specialist called a Movement Disorder Specialist). I have also linked a few articles below for you to read.

Good luck,

Gary


Gambling, Sex, and…Parkinson's Disease? - Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF)
Impulse Control Disorders in Parkinson's Disease | American Parkinson Disease Association
Parkinson's UK - Parkinson's drugs and impulsive and compulsive behaviour

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