Dopamine agonists (Mirapex, Requip)
My movement disorder specialist is suggesting I start Mirapex or Requip & take a decreased amount of short acting Carbidopa/Levadopa. I have problems w/dyskinesias & dystonia. I also take long acting Carbidopa/Levadopa, Entacapone & Amantadine. I have been reading about the pros and cons. Do people in this group who have had experience with these drugs like to comment. Do I add new medicine to my routine. thanks.
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Dopamine through exercise and sex should be attempted first. Sex is the biggest producer of all the hormones. It works.
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