Donepezil in the treatment of hallucinations and delusions in Parkinson's disease

被引:106
作者
Fabbrini, G [1 ]
Barbanti, P [1 ]
Aurilia, C [1 ]
Pauletti, C [1 ]
Lenzi, GL [1 ]
Meco, G [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Roma La Sapienza, Dept Neurol Sci, I-00185 Rome, Italy
关键词
Parkinson's disease; hallucinations; delusions; donepezil;
D O I
10.1007/s100720200022
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
As cholinergic mechanisms may be at least partially responsible for hallucinations and delusions in Parkinson's disease (PD), we conducted an open study in 8 PD patients to assess the efficacy and tolerability of the cholinesterase inhibitor donepezil, 5 mg at bedtime for two months, in the treatment of these complications. Hallucinations and delusions improved significantly in all patients. Donepezil was overall well tolerated, but a deterioration in motor disability was noted in 2 out of 8 patients.
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