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Are there any examples of neurological disorders that involve dopamine receptors?

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Dr. Hanul Bhandari answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine

See below: Great question. Parkinson's disease, restless legs syndrome, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and schizophrenia are some neurological ; psychiatric disorders that have altered dopaminergic transmission. Hope that answers your question!

Answered 4/22/2014

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