Question 1

Will the number of dopamine receptors from antipsychotic usage and its withdrawal lower over time? i think all this extra dopamine is giving insomnia

Accepted Answer

In theory, the use of any receptor-driven chemical stimulus over time will result in reduction, or down-regulation of those receptors, especially if the dose is increased.

Question 2

Im very sensitive to all meds, on cabergoline for elevated prolactin, in
range now, im afraid i will have withdrawl from dopamine increase.

Accepted Answer

Why were you on Cabergoline in the first place. If you stay on an appropriate dose, you should be fine. Check with the prescribing doctor.

Question 3

Are there any drs. here that have significant experience with dopamine agonist withdrawl syndrome? i like my p doc, but i'm his first cause of daws

Accepted Answer

Neurologists often have experience with this disorder.  It is often helpful to use a small amount of levodopa/carbidopa to protect against the withdrawal for 1-2 weeks, like 100/25 mg three times a day.  Hope  that helps!

Question 4

How long will it take for my dopamine levels to become stable on l dopa?

Accepted Answer

L-dopa comes in short and long acting forms, which last from two to about eight hours.  After starting l-dopa therapy, if the doses are taken very regularly, the brain levels will stabilize after four to six weeks, because of the many interacting brain regions that are affected..

Question 5

Some docs on here said l-tyro can help w dopamine depletion from stims. is this with stims or on off days from them? daily? would this b 2stimulating?

Accepted Answer

Recommended dose on the label. Feel for yourself the effect. If it's too stimulating then decrease the dose. Tyrosine indeed increase the level of neurotransmitters like Dopamine and norepinephrine.

Question 6

Does dopa mucuna and l dopa cause people to loss weight because they are getting dopamine back that was blocked by antipsychotics?

Accepted Answer

Weight gain with antipsychotics is poorly understood but probably has nothing to do with dopamine. May be 1 or more other receptor types, including histaminic H1, serotonin 2A & 2C, muscarinic M(3), & adrenergic receptors. (Quiz later.) Receptor neurochemistry is INCREDIBLY complex & subtle & messing around out of ignorance with stuff like mucuna after stopping antipsychotics could be risky.

Question 7

What otc pills raise dopamine?

Accepted Answer

These pills do not just increase Dopamine but also Serotonin to improve the mood and energy. It consists of Green tea extract, B12, Rhodiola Rosea, Guarana and L-Tyrosine.

Question 8

What medicines increase dopamine level?

Accepted Answer

L-DOPA is the classic drug to enhance dopamine function, but dopamine agonists such a ropinorole, or pramipexole can mimic effect.  And we have a number of agents to prolong the dopamine effects, such as entacapone or Azilect (rasagiline).

Question 9

How can i replace dopamine in my system?

Accepted Answer

Your post is not clear. Please repost your question with an explanation of how and why you consider your "system" to be lacking in dopamine and to need replacement of it.

Question 10

How do you increase the production of dopamine?

Accepted Answer

There is no proven way to increase dopamine.  Ingested Dopamine is broken down in the stomach and small intesting (unless combined with a special medication...Carbidopa, for example in the medicine given to Parkinson's patients carbidopa/levodopa).  It can be given intravenously, which is done sometimes to help increase blood pressure.  See also: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/dopamine.

How long does dopamine withdrawal last

Will the number of dopamine receptors from antipsychotic usage and its withdrawal lower over time? i think all this extra dopamine is giving insomnia

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Im very sensitive to all meds, on cabergoline for elevated prolactin, in range now, im afraid i will have withdrawl from dopamine increase.

Are there any drs. here that have significant experience with dopamine agonist withdrawl syndrome? i like my p doc, but i'm his first cause of daws

How long will it take for my dopamine levels to become stable on l dopa?

Some docs on here said l-tyro can help w dopamine depletion from stims. is this with stims or on off days from them? daily? would this b 2stimulating?

Does dopa mucuna and l dopa cause people to loss weight because they are getting dopamine back that was blocked by antipsychotics?

What otc pills raise dopamine?

What medicines increase dopamine level?

How can i replace dopamine in my system?

How do you increase the production of dopamine?

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