[Parkinsonian syndrome caused by carbon monoxide poisoning. Preliminary results of the treatment with bromocriptine].
Parkinsonism is the most frequent neurological complication of carbon monoxide intoxication. Its prognosis is severe and Dopa is ineffective. We treated 9 patients (mean age 60.89 +/- 6.10 years) with bromocriptine (5 à 30 mg daily). Webster's scores were improved under treatment. Our study suggests that early administration of bromocriptine might be an effective therapy of carbon monoxide induced parkinsonism.
De Pooter
M C
MC
Afdeling Neurologie, Universitair Ziekenhuis Gent, Belgique.
Leys
D
D
Godefroy
O
O
De Reuck
J
J
Petit
H
H
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001971:Bromocriptine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002249:Carbon Monoxide Poisoning / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010302:Parkinson Disease, Secondary / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013997:Time Factors
D001971:Bromocriptine
Syndrome parkinsonien post-oxycarboné. Résultats préliminaires du traitement par bromocriptine.