Pergolide is an ergoline-based dopamine receptor agonist used for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Parkinson's disease is associated with low levels of a chemical called dopamine in the brain. Pergolide has some of the same effects as dopamine in the body.

Pergolide is also used to treat the stiffness, tremors, spasms, and poor muscle control of Parkinson's disease. Pergolide is often used in conjunction with other medicines in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

Furthermore, Pergolide may also be used for other purposes.

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Dopamine agonists