Dopamine Questions

Strattera vs Adderall: What is the difference?

Strattera and Adderall are both used in the treatment of ADHD. Is one more effective or more likely to cause dependence than the other?

Do you suffer from chronic boredom syndrome, or do you think this is just a symptom of depression?

As far as I can remember, I had been a... non-excitable person. I don't get excited much. And I'm constantly bored. And restless. Based on my background, this can be due to decreased level of dopamine where reward based circuit is dysfunctional. Or do you guys think this is simply just... read more

Has anyone tried l-theanine at bedtime to counter bouts of restless legs syndrome (RLS)?

There have been some reports that it helps increase dopamine levels in the nervous system. Some of the medicines given to prevent RLS, like gabapentin, are thought to work by this mechanism. Conversely, some medications, such as certain antipsychotics, are dopamine antagonists and sometimes seem to... read more

What are some reliable antidepressants that increase dopamine levels. Are they addictive?

Safe dosage amounts for tramadol and Xanax?

I’m taking Xanax 2mg per day for anxiety. I have MDD, and have tried 20 different antidepressants. I want to ask my doctor to put me on tramadol to raise my dopamine, and I wonder how much I can take without a dangerous combination. Can I take 50 mg of Tramadol and 2 mg of Xanax without a... read more

What effects would haloperidol have on someone with Parkinson's disease?

I know that haloperidol is a drug that blocks dopamine synapses, but how can it be used then for patients with mental illness.

Would combining a dopamine agonist(Mirapex,Levodopa) with amphetamine(adderall) be benefical?

My current situation is this, I am extremely confident that an increase in my Adderall dosage would be the most advantageous in treating my ADHD. Unfortunately my doctor did not agree but conceded that an additional pharmacological intervention targeting dopamine was warranted. Hence I am now... read more