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Horm Metab Res 1973; 5(6): 454-456
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1093906
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Amantadine Enhancement of L-DOPA Induced Growth Hormone Stimulation

F.  Massara , F.  Camanni , G. M. Molinatti
  • Clinica Medica. Cattedra di Endocrinologia. Universitá di Torino, Torino, Italy
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07 January 2009 (online)

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Abstract

Oral amantadine (3 × 100 mg/day for 3 days) had no effect on basal GH values in 6 subjects (3 with untreated Parkinson's disease). The drug did, however, boost L-DOPA stimulation of GH, so that a positive response was also obtained in 2 subjects who had failed to respond to L-DOPA alone.

Key words

Growth Hormone - L-Dopa - Amantadine - Dopamine - Noradrenaline