…teeth difficult. As well, stiffness associated with Parkinson’s (rigidity) can lead to less effective tooth brushing movements overall. Those who experience motor side effects from medications like involuntary twisting (dyskinesias)…
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…medications throughout the day. Both motor fluctuations (ups and downs in the effectiveness of the medication) and dyskinesia (involuntary movements caused by the medication) can occur earlier in the progression…
…2008. He has a special interest in placebo effects and how they influence the interpretation of clinical trials in Parkinson’s disease and dyskinesia. He has also led pharmacologic and surgical…
…dopamine, the side effects of dopamine may also be enhanced, including dyskinesia. There are multiple medications that are contraindicated with MAO-B inhibitors (see table). Generic Name Trade Name Notes Link…
…symptoms. Common side effects include nausea and light-headedness. Over years of use, dopamine agonists are less likely than levodopa to cause dyskinesias or fluctuations with OFF time, but dopamine agonists…
…the side effects of levodopa may also be enhanced, including dyskinesia. Generic Name Trade Name Notes Link Patient Assistance Brochure Entacapone Comtan® Prescribing Information Tolcapone Tasmar® Rare but possible serious…
…Patient Assistance Brochure Amantadine Symmetrel® Used off-label for treatment of dyskinesias. Prescribing Information Amantadine extended-release (ER) capsules GOCOVRI® Only medication approved specifically for levodopa-induced dyskinesia. Product Website Adamas Patient Assistance…
…one good piece of advice is talk in layman’s terms. You all know the medical terms that are associated with Parkinson’s disease. Many employers, if you say dyskinesia, they’re not…
…That’s because you have your wine. Heather Kennedy: I’m rocking but that’s from dyskinesia. Kat Hill: All right. Well thank you everybody for giving us your time today. And as…
…Bowel and Urinary Dysfunction with Parkinson’s Webinar: How Do I Address Constipation? Sleepiness and Fatigue in Parkinson’s and What To Do About Them Pain and Parkinson’s What is Parkinson’s Dyskinesia?…
…Parkinson’s, it is possible to problem-solve and adapt. Here are some of the challenges and solutions our panelists discussed: When dyskinesias or motor symptoms are acting up, it can be…
…discussed: When dyskinesias or motor symptoms are acting up, it can be difficult to get dressed in the morning, let alone button tiny buttons. Michael S. Fitts’ solution? He reminds…