… common and debilitating aspects of PD such as depression, dyskinesia (the uncontrollable movements that are a side … that serotonin neurons are responsible for levodopa-induced dyskinesias. Using an advanced medical imaging technique, … a drug targeting a specific serotonin receptor decreases dyskinesias. Under a previous MJFF award, Anders Björklund, …

… ultrasound as a noninvasive approach for the treatment of dyskinesia, a side effect of long-time use of PD drug … volume of tissue near the center of the brain can reduce dyskinesia, but typically requires surgery or a high dose of …

… receptor compounds on treatment of levodopa-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson’s disease Kristen Jordan, PhD, … of MOR antagonists for the treatment of L-DOPA-induced dyskinesias in Parkinson’s disease Patrick Little, PhD, …

… medications like Rytary, long-term complications, such as dyskinesia, may be lessened. For those who have difficulty … (These are the same with all levodopa drugs.) Dyskinesia (involuntary, uncontrolled movements) also may …

… dose, and levodopa use can cause side effects such as dyskinesia . Rachel Dolhun, MD, a movement disorders …

… that are responsible for the involuntary movements or dyskinesias that are a major complication of long-term …