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Can "requip" cause some people to compulsively gamble?
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Yes: One of the side effects of this drug class is an impulse disorder, which includes gambling, increased sexuality and even antisocial activities. The incidence varies from product to product, and one might be better than another.
Answered 9/28/2016
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