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What’s the Difference between Dystonia and Dyskinesia? (Ask the MD Video)
September 10, 2024
… Dystonia and dyskinesia are extra movements that can, but don’t always, … Foundation, discusses the differences between dystonia and dyskinesia and how to figure out with your doctor how to … check out the resources on our website on dystonia and dyskinesia , or watch a recent webinar on dyskinesia and …
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Podcast: Dave Iverson & Dr. Todd Sherer: New Approaches to Treating Dyskinesia
February 7, 2012
… Dyskinesia refers to the excessive and uncontrollable … of Parkinson's to manage. Because they fear developing dyskinesia, many patients wait as long as possible to begin … starting the medicine, many limit the dosage to reduce the dyskinesias, and therefore settle for a sub-optimal benefit …
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Dyskinesia Drug a Step Closer to FDA Approval with Positive Phase III Results
December 28, 2015
… Dyskinesia can be confusing. These involuntary movements can … disease. But they are not part of the disease itself. Dyskinesia is a side effect of levodopa — the gold standard … significantly impact quality of life. “If we could control dyskinesia, it would probably be the biggest change in terms …
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Trial Testing Dyskinesia Drug Moves Forward with Support from Global Parkinson’s Organizations
November 23, 2020
… “Dyskinesia is absolutely the worst part of having … out with my kids and people stare or make awful remarks.” Dyskinesia is involuntary, irregular movement that can occur … unmet needs, such as bothersome complications like dyskinesia. In collaboration with Parkinson’s UK, we are …
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Too Much or Not Enough: Dyskinesia and "Off" Time in Parkinson's
September 16, 2021
… Page Cancel Register for Webinar Too Much or Not Enough: Dyskinesia and "Off" Time in Parkinson's First Name Last … discuss common Parkinson’s issues — “off” time and dyskinesia — and how to treat them. “Off” time is when symptoms return between medication doses. Dyskinesia is uncontrolled, involuntary movement. We cover …
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Study Enrolling to Test Combination of Topiramate and Amantadine in Treating Dyskinesia
November 22, 2013
… point, looking for participants to test a treatment for dyskinesia. Dyskinesias are involuntary movements that develop as a side … drugs (levodopa). Currently, the drug of choice to treat dyskinesia is amantadine. A recent study in pre-clinical …