Dopamine: What It Is, Function & Symptoms - Cleveland Clinic
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 …
Dopamine Deficiency: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Mar 23, 2022 · 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.
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 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 …
Norepinephrine and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors (NDRIs)
Norepinephrine and Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitors (NDRIs) NDRIs are an antidepressant that increases the amount of norepinephrine and dopamine in your brain. It may regulate your mood, keep your …
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 …