Thread: Can levodopa pass out of the brain?
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Old 03-04-2016, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by johnt View Post
Levodopa can pass through the BBB into the brain. Can it pass out of the brain unaltered?

John
What a brilliant question John !

My first thought is: Is all the L.dopa converted, I suspect not. If so where can/ does it go if anywhere.
What's your thought on this John ?

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