A question from Kelly C: dopamine in parkinson’s disease causes what?

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Answer by anpianomdDopamine is one of the neurotransmitters that is utilized in the brain. In Parkinson’s Disease, there is a decrease in the production of dopamine due to the degeneration of the cells that produce them (found in the striata nigra). The goals of treatment therefore is to increase dopamine which maybe approached by using drugs which stimulate more production (dopamine agonists) or to replace dopamine (Levodopa/Carbidopa combination). Both medicines have their own side effects. See a neurologist for further management

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