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Dopamine agonists raise or lower dopamine levels? have high prolactin, due for mri pituitary gland, want to know l-thyrosine use was bad idea in past?

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Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

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Neither: dopamine agonists stimulate receptors, but do not raise or lower levels. The newer agents, such as ritigotine, only stimulate specific brain receptors, and do not affect prolactin levels.

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Answered 5/21/2016

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A member asked:

Dopamine agonists raise or lower dopamine levels? have high prolactin, due for mri pituitary gland, want to know l-thyrosine use was bad idea in past?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Felix Brizuela answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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