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dyskinesia? What causes it? How does it differ from rest tremor in Parkinson’s or essential tremor? What are the different types of dyskinesia? Is dyskinesia painful? What are common treatments…

What Are the Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s?
What Are the Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s?

…medication, like dyskinesia. Dyskinesia is uncontrollable, jerky movements of the arms and legs caused long-term use of levodopa. Muscle relaxants and pain medicines for painful spasms and rigidity Anticholinergic medications…

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What’s New in Parkinson’s: April 2021

…OFF times, and 51% reported experiencing dyskinesia; 48% of respondents reported experiencing both OFF and dyskinesia. Between 86% and 90% said they experienced these problems daily, and more than 60%…

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Parkinson’s Medications: A Primer

…agonists are less likely than carbidopa/levodopa to cause dyskinesias or fluctuations with OFF time, but dopamine agonists may not be quite as effective for control of motor symptoms, and certain…

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What’s New in Parkinson’s: July 2023

…Researchers found that, in mice, acute use of zonisamide had no effect on dyskinesias, but that chronic use of zonisamide concurrently with levodopa delayed onset of dyskinesia while increased the…