Serotonin, Dopamine, and Motor Effects in Parkinsonʼs Disease

Abstract
We review recent reports suggesting that use of selective serotonergic agents that either inhibit synaptic reuptake or have specific serotonin receptor affinities may benefit a variety of motor disturbances in Parkinson's disease. The complex, mixed motoric effects of these agents in Parkinson's disease have not allowed for a consistent view on the interrelationship between dopamine and serotonin (5HT) in motor control but may speak to the nature of dysregulated neurotransmission in the disease.