Crossdressing drug?

[LeslieBird]

This was in the wiki for a drug called "pramipexole" -- anyone know about this?

"Several unusual adverse effects of this medication may include compulsive gambling, hypersexuality, and overeating. Other compulsive behaviors, such as excessive shopping and even cross-dressing, have been reported.[4]These side effects may be linked to the D3 receptor agonist activity of pramipexole. D3 receptors are located in brain regions involved in mood, behavior, and rewards.[5]"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pramipexole

[linnea]

I've never heard of it; what are its applications?

[Karren H]

I don't think I could stand to be a hypersexualy active gambling crossdresser..... I can only concentrate on one thing at a time.... lol

Never heard of it....

[Ashlyee Paige]

That has got to be a joke, right?! someone probably got caught gambling enfemme with a hooker and blamed it on the medication to cover themself. I want the pill so I can justify my going out shopping!

[LeslieBird]

I've never heard of it; what are its applications?

Parkinson's and restless leg syndrome..

[Jamie M]

As usual my instinctive reaction was don't trust wiki , but a quick google came up with this http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/30002074/

it would seem to be used in the treatment of advance parkinson's , the line of interest being found at the bottom of known side effects

"Important: Speak to your doctor if you notice any changes in your behaviour such as increased desire to gamble, over-eating or increased sex drive."

make of it what you will , but i would say that some behavioural modification has been reported in rare cases

[Kate Lynn]

I don't think I could stand to be a hypersexualy active gambling crossdresser..... I can only concentrate on one thing at a time.... lol

Never heard of it....

:rofl: Karen you crack me up,thank you I needed that.

[Jess_cd32]

:rofl: Karen you crack me up,thank you I needed that.

Yea me to:heehee:

I have no idea about that drug or its implications, however if your on an antidepressant and want a 20 y/o sex drive you may want to ask your doc about trazadone:) Doc gave me that once for sleep disorder and it works, its just to bad you won't know your own name though while on it:heehee:

[ShannonDragon]

I "googled" it. At one website here is what it said:

Mirapex (generic name Pramipexole) is a medication indicated for treating Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome. It may be used alone, or in combination with levodopa or other medicines to treat this disease.


See http://www.rxlist.com/mirapex-drug.htm for a whole bunch of info

[JoAnne Wheeler]

I still believe and always will that we are born that way - we will be

crossdressers BECAUSE we were born that way

JoAnne Wheeler

[Lainie]

I can hear the ads now:
"if you have a history of hypersexuality, risk-taking, and crossdressing, ask your doctor if this drug is right for you..."

[docrobbysherry]

I COULD help me cure all my vices at one time!:D

Sounds like there's nearly NO side affects, also!:eek:

[Vicky_Scot]

Serious Side Effects of Pramipexole
Some side effects with pramipexole are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. Although most of these side effects are rare, a few may be common. Serious side effects of pramipexole include but are not limited to:


* Hallucinations
* Falling asleep during the day, sometimes without warning
* Feelings of internal restless or jitteriness
* Strong, uncontrollable muscle contractions
* Any abnormal muscle movements
* Severe dizziness or fainting
* Muscle pain
* Any vision changes
* Difficult or painful breathing
* Problems with impulse control, such as gambling, hypersexuality, or binge eating
* Signs of an allergic reaction.

Less Common Side Effects of Pramipexole

Rare side effects of pramipexole occurred in 10 percent or less of people taking the drug. Because these side effects are so uncommon, it can be difficult to tell whether they are caused by pramipexole or something else.

These less common side effects include but are not limited to:


* Memory loss
* Loss of appetite
* Arthritis
* Bursitis, a painful joint condition
* Confusion
* Constipation
* Decreased libido (sex drive)
* Weight loss
* Dry mouth
* Fever
* Water weight gain (fluid retention)
* Impotence (erectile dysfunction or ED)
* The flu
* Nasal congestion
* Pneumonia
* A runny or stuffy nose
* Frequent urination
* Loss of bladder control (urinary incontinence)
* Urinary tract infections (UTIs), such as a bladder infection.


it can be difficult to tell whether they are caused by pramipexole or something else.

No sign of crossdressing in that list. I think that would have been included in the rare side effects.

Maybe missing the fact the person was already a crossdresser before taking the tablets and thought this would be a good excuse to come of the closet.

I think this backs up Julia's point nicely.


Xx Vicky xX


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[DAVIDA]

I bet you that I could have sex on the buffet while dressed.:heehee:

[Carroll]

I take a drug very simulor to mirapex called Requip (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Requip), but I've a crossdresser long before I started this drug

[cindym5_04]

Just remember this:

If it's on wikipedia, it MUST be true.

[JeanneF]

I don't think I could stand to be a hypersexualy active gambling crossdresser..... I can only concentrate on one thing at a time.... lol

Sounds like the makings of a great weekend in Vegas....

[Nicole Erin]

I bet you that I could have sex on the buffet while dressed.:heehee:

If you did, this you would run the risk of arrest.
So that is to say, you are gambling with your clean legal record.

KIll THREE birds with one stone! :D

OK CD'ing is something some of us do but how do they figure gambling and overeating would be a problem for most other folks?

Kind of like with viagra they warn about having an erection that lasts more than 4 hours, what is the problem there?!?! :D

So while we are risking things, what law would I have to break in order to be sentenced to the Hugh Hefner mansion for a few months?

[geri-tg.]

I am with Karen. I would even want to try it.:sad:

[Sammy777]

Hmmm......

Hypersexuality, Excessive shopping, Crossdressing.

I think we have a new name for the pill. :lol2:

[Ruth]

What the article said was "...compulsive behaviours, such as... cross-dressing..." so I think it was ill-informed and possibly written in a sensationalist style.
Nowhere else in the real medical or psychological literature has it been suggested that a drug can induce cross-dressing.