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==Overview==
A '''dopamine agonist''' is a compound that activates [[dopamine receptor]]s, mimicking the effect of the neurotransmitter [[dopamine]]. 

==Uses==
Some medical [[drug]]s act as dopamine agonists; they are typically used for treating [[Parkinson's disease]], and may be useful for [[restless legs syndrome]] (RLS).  Both [[Requip]] ([[Ropinirole]]) and [[Mirapex]] ([[Pramipexole]]) are FDA approved for the treatment of RLS.  

There is also an ongoing clinical trial to test the effectiveness of [[Requip]] ([[Ropinirole]]), a '''dopamine agonist''', in reversing the symptoms of [[SSRI]] induced [[sexual dysfunction]].  <ref>{{ClinicalTrialsGov|NCT00334048}} - "Treating Sexual Dysfunction From SSRI Medication: a Study Comparing Requip CR to Placebo"</ref>

==Examples==
Examples of '''dopamine agonists''' include:

* Parlodel ([[bromocriptine]])
* Permax ([[Pergolide]]) - Removed from market March 29,2007.<ref>http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2007/NEW01596.html</ref>

* Mirapex ([[Pramipexole]])
* Requip ([[Ropinirole]])
* Apokyn ([[apomorphine]])

== See also ==
* [[Agonist]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{MeshName|Dopamine+Agonists}}

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