![[dr. bob]](/dr-bob-sm.gif)
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.orgShown: posts 1 to 4 of 4. This is the beginning of the thread.
Posted by B2chica on November 9, 2007, at 8:45:07
what are some dopamine inhibitors besides olanzapine
also which drugs have the same chemical effect as prolactin?
Posted by kaleidoscope on November 9, 2007, at 17:05:20
In reply to dopamine and prolactin questions, posted by B2chica on November 9, 2007, at 8:45:07
All antipsychotics block dopamine receptors in the brain. Some anti-sickness drugs such as metoclopramide also block dopamine receptors.
There aren't any drugs which directly mimic the effects of prolactin. Many drugs increase prolactin release however, including most of the older antipsychotics, Risperdal and metoclopramide. Olanzapine (Zyprexa) can also release prolactin to a lesser extent.
Posted by shasling on November 11, 2007, at 5:15:31
In reply to Re: dopamine and prolactin questions, posted by kaleidoscope on November 9, 2007, at 17:05:20
My understanding is that prolactin release is always set to ON, and dopamine acts as a governor to that, keeping it from running uncontrolled all the time. Therefore, lowering dopamine (what receptors, what areas Im not as clear on) would raise prolactin; some, such as Parlodel, lower prolactin. I have naturally high prolactin, so take Parlodel to get it back under control.
Posted by B2chica on November 13, 2007, at 13:33:28
In reply to Re: dopamine and prolactin questions, posted by shasling on November 11, 2007, at 5:15:31
This is the end of the thread.
Psycho-Babble Medication | Extras | FAQ
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.org
Script revised: February 4, 2008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/cgi-bin/pb/mget.pl
Copyright 2006-17 Robert Hsiung.
Owned and operated by Dr. Bob LLC and not the University of Chicago.