This week I started on the full dose (for now) of my medication. Since most of the symptoms of Parkinson’s are caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain, many of the medications are designed to either temporarily replenish the dopamine or mimic the actions of dopamine.  The drug cardidopa/levadopa is the drug used to replenish the dopamine and there are several dopamine agonists used to mimic the actions of dopamine.  Dopamine agonists are often the first medication prescribed and I am taking one called Mirapex (Pramipexole). As time goes on, the dose will be increased and caridopa/levadopa will…

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