Parkinson disease — motor symptoms
- Levodopa gives the greatest motor benefit
- Use when symptoms impair quality/function
- Dopamine agonist may suit selected younger pts
- MAO-B inhibitor gives modest early benefit
- Titrate to function—not a preset dose target
- Hallucination/orthostasis rise with dopaminergics
- Exercise/physical therapy are core treatment
Use at a glance
- Levodopa gives the greatest motor benefit
Practical pearls
- MAO-B inhibitor gives modest early benefit
Treatment options
- Titrate to function—not a preset dose target
- Exercise/physical therapy are core treatment
Choosing treatment
- Use when symptoms impair quality/function
- Dopamine agonist may suit selected younger pts
- Hallucination/orthostasis rise with dopaminergics
Self-check
- What treatment approach is used in Parkinson disease — motor symptoms?
when symptoms impair quality/function.
- What is the treatment titration target in Parkinson disease — motor symptoms?
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