Dopamine dysregulation syndrome (DDS)

Evidence-based neurology checklist on dopamine dysregulation syndrome (dds): Clinical features Compulsive drug consumption Agitation Euphoria Dyskinesias Resistance to drug withdrawal Excessive shopping Compulsive eating Hypersexuality Gambling Aggression Social isolation Risk factors Treatment…

Clinical features

  • Compulsive drug consumption
  • Agitation
  • Euphoria
  • Dyskinesias
  • Resistance to drug withdrawal
  • Excessive shopping
  • Compulsive eating
  • Hypersexuality
  • Gambling
  • Aggression
  • Social isolation

Risk factors

Treatment

Outcome

References

  1. Cilia R, Siri C, Canesi M, et al. Dopamine dysregulation syndrome in Parkinson's disease: from clinical and neuropsychological characterisation to management and long-term outcome. JNNP 2014; 85:311-318.
  2. Merims D, Giladi N. Dopamine dysregulation syndrome, addiction, and behavioural changes in Parkinson’s disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2008; 14:273-280.
  3. Pondal M, Marras C, Miyasaki J, et al. Clinical features of dopamine agonist withdrawal syndrome in a movement disorder clinic. JNNP 2013; 84:130-135.

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