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Parkinson's drug linked to heart valve damage
Taking the drug Permax, or pergolide, to treat Parkinson's disease or restless legs syndrome appears to be associated with an increased risk of developing a problem with the aortic valve, the main outlet of the heart, investigators have found.
"Physicians should not hesitate to use the drug when indicated, but be aware of the relatively low risk of valvular disease when the drug is used in standard doses," co-author Dr. Joseph Kaplan told Reuters Health.Reuters Health - ...Click to read...
"Physicians should not hesitate to use the drug when indicated, but be aware of the relatively low risk of valvular disease when the drug is used in standard doses," co-author Dr. Joseph Kaplan told Reuters Health.Reuters Health - ...Click to read...