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Posted by crazyjoe on September 12, 2011, at 22:43:04
what is medicine induced parkinsons disease
Posted by jono_in_adelaide on September 12, 2011, at 22:49:43
In reply to parkinsons, posted by crazyjoe on September 12, 2011, at 22:43:04
EPS/extra pyrimidial syndrome (side effect of certain antipsychotics) is a form of medicine induced parkinsons - generaly caused by drugs that block dopamine in the brain
Posted by Phillipa on September 13, 2011, at 11:25:43
In reply to Re: parkinsons, posted by jono_in_adelaide on September 12, 2011, at 22:49:43
I know an old babbler on requip for parkinson's I think that this med actually cured his depression and back in the swing of things again. No he was serverly depressed. Phillipa
Posted by Christ_empowered on September 13, 2011, at 11:45:48
In reply to Re: parkinsons, posted by Phillipa on September 13, 2011, at 11:25:43
I seem to recall reading that some cases of Parkinsonism on the older drugs (especially high doses) didn't reverse upon discontinuation. I guess massive doses of Haldol and/or Thorazine can rip your dopamine receptors a new one.
I don't think that's such a big deal with the atypicals or lower doses of the conventional neuroleptics. TD and other tardive syndromes are a much bigger concern.
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