If you or a loved one takes antipsychotics, here are five key facts about tardive dyskinesia—a common, often-overlooked ...

Dopamine, a small molecule derived from the amino acid tyrosine, plays a significant role in regulating multiple essential brain functions, including movement, mood and motivation as well as ...

Opioid Receptor Blockers May Help Restore a Healthy Dopamine Balance Researchers have discovered a potentially safer yet effective treatment for multiple dopamine-related disorders.

By blocking dopamine-1 receptors, ecopipam is expected to reduce the repetitive and compulsive behaviors seen in Tourette syndrome.

Emalex Biosciences’ dopamine blocker led to fewer patients with Tourette syndrome relapsing in a phase 3 trial, setting the stage for the Chicago-based firm to submit the drug candidate for ...

The second analysis showed that while no specific antipsychotic offered greater cognitive benefit, first-generation dopamine blockers fared worse for preserving attention, concentration, and memory.