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Re: Dystonia from Sinemet/DEFINITIONS FOR PD NEWBIES
Brenda wrote:
> DYSKINESIA: abnormal rapid involuntary movements of one or more parts of
> the body. This phenomenon is most commonly seen after years of levadopa
> (Sinemet) therapy. (hmm)
>
I know that dyskinesia may be seen in early PD also, particularly
if the patient is over-titrated with Sinemet.
Michel
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