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3 video tips for Parkinson's disease dyskinesia

The extra movements in Parkinson’s called dyskinesias can be frustrating and in some cases difficult to treat. Here are 3 video tips to treat Parkinson’s dyskinesia:

Simplify the Parkinson’s medications to either Sinemet or Madopar only regimens. Wean off the other Parkinson’s drugs.
Reduce Sinemet or Madopar doses but give more frequently.
In more severe cases consider trying amantadine, duopa pump or deep brain stimulation (DBS).

Michael OkunMay 4, 2021

To read more books and articles by Michael S. Okun MD check him out on Twitter, @MichaelOkun, and also Amazon.com. The 14 books he has written including #Livingwith Parkinson’s #EndingPD #Parkinsonsecrets #LessonsFromTheBedside Dr. Okun also serves as the Medical Advisor for the Parkinson’s Foundation.

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