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We describe a patient with Parkinson's disease who developed bilateral pleural effusions and pleural fibrosis associated with pergolide therapy. Pergolide is an ergot-derived dopamine agonist used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. This case report illustrates that physicians should have a high index of suspicion and consider drug-induced adverse effects in any differential diagnosis.
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Mohan, K., Owen, S., Mccallum, S. et al. A patient with tremors and breathlessness. Prim Care Respir J 14, 47–50 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcrj.2004.05.007
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcrj.2004.05.007