postr/StutterJuly 5, 2022

Research by Dr Gerald Maguire showing that stuttering can be treated with medication

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Research by Dr Gerald Maguire showing that stuttering can be treated with medication More specifically, with **atypical antipsychotics** Dr Maguire (a psychiatrist who stutters) wrote a paper detailing how **antipsychotics can help effectively treat stuttering for those who have excessive levels of dopamine in their brain**. This is the case as this type of medication reduces the amount of dopamine in the brain, which is speculated by many as the cause of stuttering in many individuals. **Has anyone had any success (or otherwise) with these types of medications?** Please feel free to share any experiences. Link to the review: [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7118465/](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7118465/)

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