Dopamine: What It Is, Function & Symptoms - Cleveland Clinic
Mar 23, 2022 · Dopamine is a neurotransmitter made in your brain. It’s known as the “feel-good” hormone, but it’s also involved in movement, memory, motivation and learning.
Dopamine Agonist: What It Is, Uses, Side Effects & Risks
May 9, 2023 · Dopamine Agonists Dopamine agonists are medications that have similar effects to one of your brain’s key signaling chemicals, dopamine. While they work similarly to dopamine, they also …
Parkinson’s Disease Medications: What They Are & Side Effects
Providers may prescribe amantadine (Osmolex®, Gocovri®, Symmetrel®) to help reduce twitching or writhing movements (dyskinesia) that occur as a result of treatment with dopaminergic medications.
Dopamine Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Dopamine deficiency means you have a low level of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Low dopamine levels are linked with certain health conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease or depression.
Norepinephrine and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors (NDRIs)
Nov 26, 2024 · Norepinephrine and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors (NDRIs) NDRIs are an antidepressant that increases the amount of norepinephrine and dopamine in your brain. It may …
Dopamine Antagonist: What It Is, Uses, Side Effects & Risks
May 9, 2023 · Dopamine Antagonists Dopamine antagonists are medications that keep dopamine from activating certain types of cells in your brain and body. Blocking dopamine slows down the activity …
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome: Symptoms & Treatment
If you take one or more neuroleptic (antipsychotic), antiemetic and/or dopaminergic (antiparkinson) medications, it’s important to see your healthcare provider regularly to make sure the medication is …
Opioid Treatment for Restless Legs Syndrome Outcomes - Cleveland …
Buprenorphine Effectiveness for Severe Restless Legs Syndrome and Dopaminergic Augmentation ESS=Epworth Sleepiness Scale; ISI=Insomnia Severity Index, PHQ-9=Patient Health Questionnaire …
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment
Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist. Providers primarily prescribe it to treat Parkinson’s disease and restless leg syndrome, but recent research shows that it can help treat the symptoms of RBD. …
Substantia Nigra (SN): What It Is, Function & Anatomy
May 15, 2022 · Substantia Nigra (SN) The substantia nigra is a brain structure that is part of your basal ganglia. While it’s very small, this structure is essential in how your brain controls your body’s …