What are L-Dopa Interactions?

Avoid high protein meals; AA's compete with L-dopa for entry to the brain. Take on empty stomach or reduce dietary protein. Vitamin B6: metabolizes L-dopa Hypertensive crisis if MAOIs are given concomitantly L-dopa should not be prescribed to treat the extrapyramidal effects of antipsychotics since l-dopa enhances dopamine and its interaction with D2 receptors in the mesolimbic and mesocortical pathways. Antipsychotics block these receptors and their efficacy could be compromised