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Help - my 17yo son wants to take l-dopa supplements, how can i convince him it is dangerous? nothing seems to be convincing him...

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

I dopa: Perhaps a talk with his coach or doctor may be helpful.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/17/2016

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