Bipolar Affective Disorder and Parkinson's Disease
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Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Little is known about comorbidities of bipolar disorder such as Parkinson's disease.
A case history and a literature survey indicate that bipolar disorder is linked with or influences Parkinson's disease and vice versa.
Underlying mechanisms are poorly understood, and, more importantly, no treatment options are established in such double diagnoses.
The few data in comorbid Parkinson cases seem to point to a rapid cycling pattern of bipolar symptoms.
With regard to therapeutic intervention, the literature supports pramipexole for treatment of both Parkinson and depressive symptoms in bipolar depression.
Lithium, the mood stabilizer of choice for treating manic states, is problematical for use in Parkinson patients because of its side effects.
Valproate might be an alternative, especially for treatment of rapid cycling.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Engmann, Birk. 2011. Bipolar Affective Disorder and Parkinson's Disease. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Engmann, Birk. Bipolar Affective Disorder and Parkinson's Disease. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450129
American Medical Association (AMA)
Engmann, Birk. Bipolar Affective Disorder and Parkinson's Disease. Case Reports in Medicine. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-450129
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450129