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Can Certain Drug Intake Cause Parkinson S Disease?

My husband had reactions to this drug by suddenly collapsing and not being able to walk. His cardiologist cut the dose and symptoms subsided. However, shortly after, he lost ability to walk and was diagnosed with atypical Parkinson s. Still not able to walk w/o a walker for last two years. Stopped taking mess alltogether. Any reports of this drug related to motor disturbances?
posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2015
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Hi,Atypical parkinsonism caused by drugs is possible.

Drugs like antipsychotics,antiemetics cause parkinsonism like symptoms by blocking dopamine receptor blockage.

These drugs should be stopped and dopamine agonists should be started. Thanks
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Can Certain Drug Intake Cause Parkinson S Disease?

Hi,Atypical parkinsonism caused by drugs is possible. Drugs like antipsychotics,antiemetics cause parkinsonism like symptoms by blocking dopamine receptor blockage. These drugs should be stopped and dopamine agonists should be started. Thanks