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  • Dopamine agonists for Parkinson's disease

    Article
    12/08/08, Healthwise

    Dopamine agonists directly stimulate the receptors in nerves in the brain that normally would be stimulated by dopamine. Unlike levodopa, a dopamine agonist is not changed (converted) into dopamine when it enters the body, but it behaves

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  • MAO-B inhibitors for Parkinson's disease

    Article
    12/08/08, Healthwise

    Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) prolong the effects of dopamine in the brain by preventing its breakdown. They also may prevent the removal of dopamine between nerve endings and enhance release of dopamine from nerve cells. Rasag

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  • COMT inhibitors for Parkinson's disease

    Article
    12/08/08, Healthwise

    Normally when a person takes a dose of levodopa, only a very small portion of the dose actually enters the brain and is changed into dopamine inside the brain. The rest is absorbed by the body or changed into dopamine outside the brain. (

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  • Valproic acid

    Drug
    09/05/08, Healthwise

    In rare cases, valproic acid has caused life-threatening liver failure, especially in children younger than 2 years old. Children of this age may be at even greater risk for liver problems if they use more than one seizure medication, if they have a

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  • Felbamate

    Drug
    05/02/08, Healthwise

    Felbamate may also cause liver damage. Call your doctor if you have symptoms such as loss of appetite, stomach pain, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

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  • Primidone

    Drug
    03/14/08, Healthwise

    Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

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  • Tiagabine

    Drug
    05/15/08, Healthwise

    Before taking tiagabine, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs or if you have liver disease. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take tiagabine.

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  • Entacapone

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Dizziness may be more likely to occur when rising from a sitting or lying position. To avoid falls, rise slowly from a sitting or lying position.

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  • Levetiracetam

    Drug
    03/13/08, Healthwise

    You may have thoughts about suicide while taking this medication. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

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  • Oxcarbazepine

    Drug
    03/13/08, Healthwise

    Before taking oxcarbazepine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.

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