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Impulse Control Disorders: The Shocking Side Effect Nobody Talks About
Parkinson’s can steal your movement — but sometimes, the medication can steal your judgment.
In this episode of Living with Parkinson’s: The Good, the Bad, and the Reality, I’m uncovering one of the most shocking and least talked-about side effects of Parkinson’s treatment: Impulse Control Disorders (ICDs).
We’ll talk about how Parkinson’s medications — especially dopamine agonists — can sometimes lead to urges that feel completely out of character:
🎰 Gambling
🛒 Overspending or compulsive shopping
🍪 Binge eating
🔥 Sudden hypersexuality
🕹️ Obsessive hobbies or online behaviors
The scary part?…
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