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Medication Induced Parkinsonism [Avoid these medications if you have Parkinson’s!]

Certain medications block dopamine activity in the brain. If you don’t have Parkinson’s, they may cause Medication Induced Parkinsonism (also called “drug-induced parkinsonism”). If you have Parkinson’s disease, they can worsen your symptoms. In this condition, Levodopa is not very useful. This is because the sites where levodopa normally attaches are blocked by these nefarious drugs. Therefore, in […]

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Parkinson’s and Falling [Avoid falling and injuries!], Prevention of Falls in Parkinson’s Disease – Drkharkar

Parkinson’s and falling, unfortunately, go hand in hand. Most patients with Parkinson’s disease have some imbalance. In uncomplicated Parkinson’s disease, falls are less common. But: If you have recurrent falls or If you are falling backwards, Parkinson’s disease may not be the right diagnosis. If you do have Parkinson’s disease, adequate treatment helps you move properly. This

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Childbirth & later: Can I breastfeed if I have Epilepsy? Breastfeeding Linked To Fewer Seizures in Kids – drkharkar

This is the final article in the complete guide to Pregnancy in Epilepsy. At the end of pregnancy, most women have normal childbirth. Occasional women may need a caesearean section. Most seizure medications are safe while breastfeeding. However, some seizure medications are less safe for the baby. Hence talking to a pediatrician before breastfeeding is

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How does Amantadine act?

(Brand names in India: Amantrel, Parkitidin) How does Amantadine act? Amantadine is a another friend of levodopa (remember: its other friend is entacapone). While it can decrease the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, it works best when it is given to support the action of levodopa. While Entacapone can sometimes increase the side-effects of levodopa, Amantadine

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What is Progressive Supranuclear Palsy? [PSP meaning]

After reading what your doctor wrote, you may have wondered: What is PSP? PSP means “Progressive Supranuclear Palsy”. It is a Parkinson’s Plus Syndrome. Some diseases are like Parkinson’s disease. But they also have extra symptoms. So, they are called “Parkinson’s Plus Syndromes”. PSP is the most common Parkinson’s Plus Syndrome. If you have PSP, the extra

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