A case of Parkinson’s disease mild cognitive impairment (PD-MCI) treated with amantadine
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical and Health Research - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 7
Abstract
Parkinson’s disease a neurodegenerative disorder can be manifested with mild cognitive impairment. Clinically, it is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s disease with neuropsychiatric complication which may be treated with neuroleptics and results in progression of the disease. We report a case of 60 year old female who is already diagnosed as Parkinson’s disease presenting with sleep disturbances and abnormal behaviour. Patient improved with administration of dopamine facilitator amantadine.
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Dr. Jabir PK, Dr. Madhusudhan U
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