Methodically manage pain in older patients with Parkinson ’s disease

AbstractPain is a common, but often overlooked, non-motor symptom of Parkinson ’s disease (PD), with nociceptive pain being most common. Structured questionnaires may help clarify the origin, nature and impact of pain in patients with PD. Subject to comorbidities, polypharmacy and tolerability in older patients, recommended management includes optimisation of dopaminergic dr ugs, the use of safinamide or administration of analgesia, starting with paracetamol. Short-term oxycodone/naloxone, gabapentin or pregabalin may be needed in some patients.
Source: Drugs and Therapy Perspectives - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research