Faulty metabolism of Parkinson's medication in the brain linked to severe side effects

ScienceDaily
Jan 7, 2021, 11:21 am98 pts
Until now, the reason why the drug levodopa (L-Dopa), which reduces the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, declines in efficacy after a few years' use has been unknown. A side effect that then often occur is involuntary movements. Scientists have now been able to connect the problems with defective…

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