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We present a case in which the use of low dose resperidone (a potent D2 and
5-HT2 antagonist) was successful in controlling gambling behaviour seconda
ry to dopamine agonist treatment of Parkinson's disease. Pharmacotherapeuti
c management of pathological gambling secondary to medical causes deserves
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