What is Pergolide?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Pergolide mesilate is a dopamine agonist that works by mimicking the activity of a substance in the brain called dopamine. It may be used alone or in combination with levodopa to treat Parkinson's disease.
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How do members experience Pergolide?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 11 | 2 | |
| Improve mobility | 1 | 0 | |
| Multiple system atrophy | 1 | 1 | |
| Restless feeling in legs | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive sweating | 1 | |
| Heart palpitations | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 | |
| Tiredness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 2 |
Member evaluations
txpanhandler
evaluated on Jun 15, 2005
- Perceived effectiveness for Parkinson's disease: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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