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British Medical Bulletin 46:124-146 (1990)
© 1990 The British Council

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Drug therapy for Parkinson's disease in the elderly

D R C Robertson and C F George

Geriatric Medicine, Southampton General Hospital Southampton, UK
Clinical Pharmacology Group, University of Southampton Southampton, UK

Abstract

The diagnosis and management of Parkison's disease in the elderly is complicated by the common presence of multiple pathology and age related changes in drug handling.

Accurate diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion combined with careful assessment before and after a trial of therapy. A multidisciplinary approach is required to help the patient, and their carer, cope with the fundamental disabilities resulting from Parkinson's disease. The elderly are more susceptible to side effects from antiparkinsonian medication and close supervision is therefore essential.


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