This page provides a comprehensive overview of movement disorders, particularly focusing on Parkinson's Disease (PD) and its treatment options. Movement disorders are neurologic disorders affecting th...This page provides a comprehensive overview of movement disorders, particularly focusing on Parkinson's Disease (PD) and its treatment options. Movement disorders are neurologic disorders affecting the motor system, with Parkinson's being the most prevalent, especially in those over 65. The page discusses the symptoms and pathology of PD, highlighting dopamine's role.
Conventional antipsychotics have several potential adverse effects, and selection of a medication is based on the patient’s ability to tolerate the adverse effects. Patients who are concurrently takin...Conventional antipsychotics have several potential adverse effects, and selection of a medication is based on the patient’s ability to tolerate the adverse effects. Patients who are concurrently taking lithium and antipsychotics should be monitored closely for neurotoxicity (weakness, lethargy, fever, tremulousness, confusion, and extrapyramidal symptoms) and symptoms should be immediately reported.
