Citation

Paulson GW, Schäfer K, Hallum B. Geriatrics 1986; 41(8): 59-62, 67.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1986, Advanstar Communications)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3732809

Abstract

Falling occurs more often in patients with Parkinson's disease when there is inadequate--not excessive--effect of the antiparkinsonian agent. Thus, falling may be evidence of a need for increased dosage. Of PD patients participating in a study, 60% reported experiencing hallucinations, confusion, vivid dreams, or nightmares. Confusion (34%) was the most commonly reported mental complaint; 27% reported vivid dreams; 26%, hallucinations; and 20%, nightmares.

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