Dangerous Drugs - Levodopa

Levodopa is used to treat several symptoms of Parkinson's disease including: tremors (shaking), stiffness, and slowness of movement. It is also used in the treatment of herpes zoster (or shingles) and restless leg syndrome. Other drugs similar to Levodopa include Mirapex, Permax, and Requip. All drugs in this class are associated with gambling addiction and other compulsive behaviors as a side effect to the use of the drug.

Levodopa is prescribed in the United States under the brand name Dopar and Larodopa.

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