Rivastigmine in the treatment of parkinsonian psychosis anti cognitive impairment: Preliminary findings from an open trial

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Reading, PJ
Luce, AK
McKeith, IG
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[1] Newcastle Gen Hosp, Reg Neurosci Ctr, Dept Neurol, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 6BE, Tyne & Wear, England
[2] Newcastle Gen Hosp, Wolfson Res Ctr, Inst Hlth Elderly, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 6BE, Tyne & Wear, England
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10.1002/mds.1204
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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This open study assessed the ability of rivastigmine to treat the neuropsychiatric complications of advanced Parkinson's disease. In a group of 12 patients, hallucinations, sleep disturbance, and carer distress were all improved and cognitive performance significantly enhanced by the drug. (C) 2001 Movement Disorder Society.
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页码:1171 / 1174
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