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Compulsive behavior

Compulsive behavior

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How long it usually lasts:

Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)

How common it is:

Common

Is Symptom of

Anorexia (nervosa)
Condition
Tourette syndrome
Condition
ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
Condition
Asperger syndrome
Condition
OCPD (obsessive compulsive personality disorder)
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Is a Side Effect of

Carbidopa and levodopa
Symmetrel
Tasmar
Amantadine
Bromocriptine
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