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Dr Andy how to Taper off Dopamine Agonists and telling people they should not be prescribed.

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Some of this information is helpful .

Good to show doctors that they should not prescribe dopamine agonists .

Also the previous video with Professor Allen apologising for starting people on dopamine agonists before he know it would cause augmentation.

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Jules1953

Thanks for sharing this, I hope to share with my doctor.

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Joolsg

He is my new favourite RLS expert. His website is excellent. He refuses to prescribe dopaminergic drugs because he's seen the permanent damage they cause.

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Merny5 in reply toJoolsg

Joolsg, he is excellent! He told me that I was one of those who have permanent damage to my brain. Grrrr

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Joolsg in reply toMerny5

He's brilliant. I'm so glad you have such an excellent doctor. I absolutely believe these drugs cause permanent damage. Here in the UK, they are still first line treatment and there are no knowledgeable doctors like, Dr Berkowski and Buchfuhrer.I failed every drug after years & years on Ropinirole. Thankfully, Buprenorphine has worked.

Stay well.

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Merny5 in reply toJoolsg

That is just so sad. Thank God Buprenorphine is working for you! I know you are on a crusade to make a change. I’m sure that your efforts will improve the situation over there🤞🏼

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Joolsg in reply toMerny5

TY Mernie. We still have a lot of work to do on both sides of the Pond & worldwide.

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Biscuitface

Thankyou for sharing this. I was taken off my massive dosage of Pramiprexole 'cold turkey' and it was agony. I cannot say I have recovered even 2 years later. This video is excellent at describing the mental anguish it caused

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WideBody

Thank you!

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