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The rational behind the use of devolopa in parkinsonism is that it is decarboxylated to natural neurotransmitter ______ .​

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Levodopa is the precursor to dopamine. Most commonly, clinicians use levodopa as a dopamine replacement agent for the treatment of Parkinson disease. It is most effectively used to control bradykinetic symptoms that are apparent in Parkinson disease. It is most effectively used to control bradykinetic symptoms that are apparent in Parkinson disease and it is the most effective medication to improve the quality of life in patients with idiopathic PD. Levodopa is typically prescribed to a patient with Parkinson disease once symptoms become more difficult to control with other antiparkinsonian drugs. The drug is also useful for postencephalitic parkinsonism and symptomatic parkinsonism due to carbon monoxide intoxication.[1][2][3] Recent data have suggested that levodopa can either slow down the progression of Parkinson disease and/or have increased benefits even after drug administration has stopped. A common off-label use for levodopa is restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement in sleep (PLMS). Levodopa has been suggested as a reasonable treatment option for patients with intermittent restless leg syndrome who do not need regular daily therapy.

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