What is L-Dopa?
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L-Dopa is a naturally occurring amino acid found in food and made from L-Tyrosine in the human body. L-DOPA is converted into dopamine in the brain and body. It is sold as a dietary supplement and as a prescription drug in the US.
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How do members experience L-Dopa?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle rigidity | 2 | 0 | |
| Parkinson's disease | 2 | 4 | |
| Dystonia | 1 | 0 | |
| Muscle spasms | 1 | 1 | |
| Neuropathic pain in lower extremities | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Heart palpitations | 1 | |
| Irritability | 1 | |
| Jittery feeling | 1 | |
| Low blood pressure | 1 | |
| Nausea | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 0 |
Member evaluations
wanttoteach
evaluated on Apr 09, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for muscle spasms: Can't tell
- Side effects: Severe
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