Tumor Medication Linked to Gambling and Hypersexuality

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Medication for common brain tumors linked to gambling and hypersexuality, new study reveals

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New research finds patients taking dopamine agonists for pituitary tumors face a hidden risk that could affect their relationships and finances.

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University of Birmingham researchers studied 200 patients and discovered an alarming connection between a common tumor treatment and impulsive behaviors.

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What happens when your medication makes you unable to control harmful urges? For many prolactinoma patients, this isn't hypothetical.

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"Patients with prolactinomas treated with dopamine agonists were more likely to show impulse control disorders," warns Professor Niki Karavitaki who led the groundbreaking study.

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These medications can trigger compulsive gambling, excessive sexual behavior, shopping sprees, and binge eating by overstimulating the brain's reward system.

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Why don't more patients report these side effects? Many hide these behaviors due to shame, preventing them from getting the help they need.

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The risk is real, but leaving these tumors untreated could lead to fertility problems, bone loss, heart disease, and tumor growth.

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Professor Karavitaki stresses: "It's still an extremely important form of treatment that benefits many individuals."

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What should patients do? Watch for unusual behavior changes and maintain open communication with healthcare providers.

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