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I have ocd. would taking levodopa be an effective treatment for my ocd as i understand it controls the basal ganglia?
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OCD: Levodopa can affect motor functions ocd is supposed to be defective connection between basal ganglia and frontal lobes also low serotonin.
Answered 6/27/2014
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