Abstract
Purpose of Review: We discuss features of Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP) including symptomology and pathophysiology. Treatment options, including non-pharmacologic strategies, dose reduction of offending agents, and the addition of non-dopaminergic antipsychotics, are addressed. The efficacy of second-generation antipsychotics and novel agents is examined. Recent Findings: Pimavanserin, a 5-HT2A/C receptor inverse agonist with no other receptor activity, has shown efficacy and tolerability and is now FDA approved for PDP treatment. Research into novel targets is ongoing. Summary: PDP is a morbid complication of Parkinson’s disease with complex incompletely understood mechanisms. Treatment is directed towards mitigation of psychosis without worsening of motor features.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 3 |
Journal | Current Psychiatry Reports |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Antipsychotic
- Delusions
- Hallucinations
- Parkinson’s disease
- Pimavanserin
- Psychosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health