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Do dopamine agonists for restless leg syndrome cross the blood brain barrier? if not, why are side effects like psychosis possible?
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Clarification: Of course, dopamine agonists cross the brain-blood barrier and interact with appropriate receptors. I suggest you sit down face to face with your doctor and discuss all of your misgivings.
Answered 3/15/2016
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