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How long does it take for dopamine to return?

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Dr. Stuart Kanter answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Always present: Dopamine is a neurotransmitter found in the brain. It is never not present. Its level of activity and volume may be changed by medicines and disease processes.

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Answered 1/5/2018

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