Mirapex – How an Attorney Can Help

Mirapex is a drug prescribed to treat Parkinson's disease and restless leg syndrome (RLS). However, the drug has been associated with compulsive behavior, including gambling addiction, compulsive shopping, sexual addictions, and overeating disorders.

Favorable Verdict Obtained in 2008 Mirapex Lawsuit

The first Mirapex verdict in 2008 awarded the plaintiff $8.2 million. The case involved a man who used Mirapex for almost four years, during which time he suffered a serious gambling addiction. This case was significant since lawyers with pending lawsuits could gauge the prospects of other Mirapex claims by the first case's outcome, which was a victory for the plaintiff.

Similar Mirapex Lawsuits Pending

In almost every claim, the victims of Mirapex side effects had no prior history of obsessive or compulsive behaviors. The makers of Mirapex have denied any association between these behaviors and the medication. Lawyers who are knowledgeable in Mirapex lawsuits, however, know otherwise since they are educated on numerous studies that link Mirapex to compulsive behaviors.

Mirapex works by mimicking the effects of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine helps people with Parkinson's disease gain control of their movements and increases feelings of happiness and satisfaction. However, dopamine is also known to produce a rush in the brain of people who are anticipating a reward or excitement. Many believe that this rush is the cause of the compulsive behavior linked to Mirapex. 2008 Study Raises Concerns about Mirapex and Compulsive Behaviors

The 2008 study presented at the International Congress of Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders investigated the connections between compulsive behavior and dopamine agonists like Mirapex. The study found that patients on these medications were nearly three times more likely to have at least one impulse-control disorder compared with patients receiving other treatments. The study found that more than 13 percent of patients taking dopamine agonists suffered from at least one of four serious behavioral addictions.

Consult a Lawyer

If you or a loved one has been harmed by Mirapex, you should contact a Mirapex attorney to find out whether you are eligible for compensation for your injuries.