Hyperdopaminergia
What is hyperdopaminergia and how does it compare with hypglutamatergia?
Hyperdopaminergia is a state of dopaminergic overactivity, often in patients with schizophrenia. Patients with more prominent hyperdopaminergia show a better response to antipsychotics. It is more likely in patients who present with acute psychosis.
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Hypoglutamatergia
Patients exhibit hypogluamatergia when they have relatively low glutamate neurotransmission.
What is a state abnormality in patients with schizophrenia?
Glutamatergic impairment or dopaminergic?