Medical management of advanced Parkinson's disease

Clin Geriatr Med. 2006 Nov;22(4):753-72, v. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2006.06.006.

Abstract

The management of advancing Parkinson's disease (PD) is a daunting task, complicated by dynamic medication responses, side effects, and treatment-refractory symptoms in an aging patient population. The motor and nonmotor complications of advancing PD are reviewed, and practical treatment strategies are provided. Careful assessment in the context of the known natural history of advancing PD and rational treatment choices can create significant improvement in the lives of patients who have advancing PD.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antiparkinson Agents / adverse effects
  • Antiparkinson Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Disease Progression
  • Humans
  • Levodopa / adverse effects
  • Levodopa / therapeutic use*
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Parkinson Disease / complications
  • Parkinson Disease / psychology
  • Parkinson Disease / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antiparkinson Agents
  • Levodopa