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He had been diagnosed with Parkinson's a few years before and, when he began to experience shakes, doctors had prescribed a drug called Pramipexole.

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026

The psychiatrist who had prescribed it to him had engaged in “some suspect practices that we’ve learned about in the course of our investigations,” prosecutor Danielle Sassoon said.

From Slate • Oct. 18, 2023

And the hospital had prescribed the maximum dose of chloral hydrate for the other child, allowing additional doses if needed.

From Science Magazine • Jan. 18, 2023

Band said in an affidavit that she had prescribed the drug to facilitate the insertion of IUD.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2022

It had something to do with his blood chemistry, Danny said, and the doctor had prescribed three different pills for him to take.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok