What is Apomorphine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: ApomorphineBrand:
Apomorphine is a dopamine agonist that is used for the treatment of hypomobility, "off" episodes with Parkinson's disease. It may also be used to treat erectile dysfunction. Apomorphine can induce vomiting so it is recommended that antiemetic therapy should start before initiation of treatment.
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How do members experience Apomorphine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 28 | 24 | |
| Improve mobility | 6 | 12 | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 6 | 5 | |
| Slow movement (bradykinesia) | 2 | 1 | |
| Balance problems | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Nausea | 5 | |
| Jerky movements | 2 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Drowsiness | 1 | |
| Excessive yawning | 1 | |
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 9 | |
| None | 15 |
Member evaluations
holmesa
evaluated on Mar 15, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve mobility: None
- Side effects: None
rose5
evaluated on Dec 12, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for Improve mobility: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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d1d2d3
evaluated on Feb 25, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for to see if it work for me now waiting for doctor to see whats what: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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