Psychiatric disturbances occurring during levodopa therapy of Parkinson's disease.
Psychiatric problems constitute one of the prime reasons for failure in levodopa therapy in Parkinson's disease. While a variety of symptoms may be seen, the levodopa itself does not produce a defined set of psychiatric symptoms. The single most important factor determining the psychiatric response to levodopa therapy is the mental state of the patient before therapy.
D006801:Humans; D007980:Levodopa / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology*; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*
D007980:Levodopa