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Can dopamine agonists like add drugs and levadopa cause problems?
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Yes: All medications can have side effects or complications. This must be weighed against the risk of not treating. Dopamine agonists can cause insomnia, tolerance, hallucinations and agitation. Ldopa used for RLS is usually at a low dose with minimal risk but for parkinsons the above complications should be looked for. Adhd medications have potential for abuse in patients who don't have true adhd.
Answered 5/7/2016
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Yes: It may cause psychosis.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Any medication: Can cause some problems in any given patient, but what problems are you specifically concerned about?
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