Cabergoline for levodopa-induced complications in Parkinson’s disease
Abstract Background Long term levodopa therapy in Parkinson’s disease is associated with the development of motor complications including abnormal involuntary movements and a shortening response to each dose (wearing off phenomenon). It is thought that dopamine agonists can reduce the duration of immobile off periods and the need for levodopa therapy whilst maintaining or improving […]
Cabergoline versus bromocriptine for levodopa-induced complications in Parkinson’s disease
Abstract Background Long term levodopa therapy in Parkinson’s disease is associated with the development of motor complications including abnormal involuntary movements and a shortening response to each dose (wearing off phenomenon). It is thought that dopamine agonists can reduce the duration of immobile off periods and the need for levodopa therapy whilst maintaining or improving […]
Ropinirole for levodopa-induced complications in Parkinson’s disease
Abstract Background Long-term levodopa therapy for Parkinson’s disease is complicated by the development of motor fluctuations and abnormal involuntary movements. One approach is to add a dopamine agonist at this stage of the disease to reduce the time the patient spends immobile or off and to reduce the dose of levodopa in the hope of […]
Ropinirole verus bromocriptine for levodopa-induced complications in Parkinson’s disease
Abstract Background Long-term levodopa therapy for Parkinson’s disease is complicated by the development of motor fluctuations and abnormal involuntary movements. One approach is to add a dopamine agonist at this stage of the disease to reduce the time the patient spends immobile or off and to reduce the dose of levodopa in the hope of […]
Non-pharmacological therapies for dysphagia in Parkinson’s disease
Abstract Background Dysphagia occurs frequently in Parkinson’s disease although patients themselves may be unaware of swallowing difficulties. Speech and language therapists in conjunction with nurses and dietitians use techniques that aim to improve swallowing and reduce the risk of choking, aspiration and chest infections. Objectives To compare the efficacy and effectiveness of non-pharmacological swallowing therapy […]
Pramipexole for levodopa-induced complications in Parkinson’s disease
Abstract Background The long-term use of levodopa in Parkinson’s disease is associated with the development of motor complications including abnormal involuntary movements (dyskinesia) and a shortening response to each dose (wearing off phenomenon). It is thought that dopamine agonists can reduce the duration of immobile off periods and the need for levodopa therapy whilst maintaining […]
Pramipexole versus bromocriptine for levodopa-induced complications in Parkinson’s disease
Abstract Background Long-term levodopa therapy in Parkinson’s disease is associated with the development of motor complications including abnormal involuntary movements and a shortening response to each dose (wearing off phenomenon). It is thought that dopamine agonists can reduce the duration of immobile off periods and the need for levodopa therapy whilst maintaining or improving motor […]
Pergolide versus bromocriptine for levodopa-induced complications in Parkinson’s disease
Abstract Background Long-term levodopa therapy in Parkinson’s disease is associated with the development of motor complications including abnormal involuntary movements and a shortening response to each dose (wearing off phenomenon). It is thought that dopamine agonists can reduce the duration of immobile off periods and the need for levodopa therapy whilst maintaining or improving motor […]
Pergolide for levodopa-induced complications in Parkinson’s disease
Abstract Background In later Parkinson’s disease, long-term treatment with levodopa therapy is associated with the development of motor complications which include abnormal involuntary movements (dyskinesia) and a shortening response to each dose (wearing off phenomenon). Dopamine agonists have been used in such patients in the hope that they can reduce the duration of immobile off […]
Lisuride for levodopa-induced complications in Parkinson’s disease
Abstract Background Long-term levodopa therapy in Parkinson’s disease is associated with the development of motor complications including abnormal involuntary movements and a shortening response to each dose (wearing off phenomenon). It is thought that dopamine agonists can reduce the duration of immobile off periods and the need for levodopa therapy whilst maintaining or improving motor […]