Degenerative diseases of the CNS

Question 1

What is the symptomatic pharmacological treatment for Parkinsons?

Answer 1

Insomnia treatment
Anti-psychotics for behavior
Anti-depressants

Question 2

What is the symptomatic non-pharmacological treatment for Parkinsons?

Answer 2

Information & support, dementia services
Occupational therapy
Social work/support/respite/placement
Voluntary organisations

Question 3

What is the specific pharmacological treatment for Parkinsons?

Answer 3

Cholinesterase inhibitors: Donepezil, rivastigmine, galantamine
NMDA antagonist: memantine