Posted by Paulbwell on December 14, 2006, at 11:54:01
In reply to Re: Why Are Dopamine Agonists Not More Popular? » Paulbwell, posted by psychobot5000 on December 14, 2006, at 11:24:02
> As far as I can tell, the term "dopamine agonists" refers to a class of drugs that have direct exhibiting action on dopamine receptors, rather than by increasing dopamine action in another way like dextroamphetamine and methylphenidate, which seem mostly to act by inhibiting reuptake of dopamine and/or increasing its release (as well as working with other transmitters).
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> I believe people are (as you suggested) wondering about Mirapex, ropinirole, bromocriptine, cabergoline, etc, which all seem to share some characteristics, and are termed 'agonists' because of the particular nature of their effect on dopaminergic stuff.
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> Best,
> P-bot
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Thanks for that
-so i wonder in the PDR when, under ARs to Risperdal it states: "may antagonise effects of Dopamine agonists" they mean the above mentioned agents, AND stimulants?-likely.Cheers
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